Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 5
Atlanta HawksHawks
90
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Boston CelticsCeltics
120
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 16 | 28 | 20 | 26 | 90 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 26 | 28 | 34 | 32 | 120 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Celtics blew the doors off the Hawks 120-90. The Hawks had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Celtics looked unstoppable — pure Buzzsaw mode; the Hawks owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Garbage time started early.
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.