Sat Jan 22, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
111
away
Chemistry
Steady
Atlanta HawksHawks
113
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 32 | 24 | 27 | 28 | 111 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 22 | 23 | 37 | 31 | 113 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Hawks squeaked past the Celtics 113-111. The tempo dragged the Celtics into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Second-chance points piled up for the Hawks; the Hawks answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Celtics looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Hawks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hawks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Celtics · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Celtics · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.