Sat Jan 22, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
122
away
Chemistry
Elite
Atlanta HawksHawks
121
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 32 | 26 | 35 | 29 | 122 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 28 | 37 | 25 | 31 | 121 |
After Action Report
The Celtics snuck past the Hawks 122-121. Celtics' scorers couldn't be contained. Celtics' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Celtics came in with something to prove after a loss. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Celtics' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Celtics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.