Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 1
Atlanta HawksHawks
115
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Boston CelticsCeltics
102
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 35 | 19 | 24 | 37 | 115 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 22 | 26 | 32 | 22 | 102 |
After Action Report
The Hawks stunned the Celtics 115-102. The Celtics had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Hawks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Hawks answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. An upset for the books.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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.