Fri Apr 1, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
102
away
Chemistry
Elite
Atlanta HawksHawks
89
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 21 | 30 | 23 | 28 | 102 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 22 | 23 | 19 | 25 | 89 |
After Action Report
The Celtics pulled away from the Hawks 102-89. Celtics' defense smothered the Hawks all night. The Hawks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Hawks carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Hawks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hawks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.