Wed Mar 9, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
124
away
Chemistry
Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
136
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 25 | 28 | 32 | 39 | 124 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 35 | 36 | 37 | 28 | 136 |
After Action Report
The Celtics downed the Hawks 136-124. Celtics controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Celtics' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; Celtics' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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.