Fri Apr 1, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
117
away
Chemistry
Elite
Atlanta HawksHawks
119
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 32 | 24 | 35 | 26 | 117 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 29 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 119 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Hawks squeaked past the Celtics 119-117. The Hawks got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Hawks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Hawks' defenders refused to give up clean looks.
What tipped it
- Hawks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.