Wed Mar 9, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
116
away
Chemistry
Elite
Boston CelticsCeltics
101
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 25 | 27 | 32 | 32 | 116 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 30 | 24 | 20 | 27 | 101 |
After Action Report
The Hawks handled the Celtics 116-101. Hawks' scorers couldn't be contained. Second-chance points piled up for the Hawks; Celtics' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Hawks bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Hawks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hawks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.