Playoffs · Round 3 · Game 5
Boston CelticsCeltics
116
away
Atlanta HawksHawks
126
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 36 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 116 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 36 | 24 | 33 | 33 | 126 |
After Action Report
In Atlanta, the Hawks handled the Celtics 126-116. The tempo dragged the Celtics into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Hawks answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Hawks' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Hawks locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Hawks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Hawks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Celtics · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.