Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 1
Atlanta HawksHawks
120
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Boston CelticsCeltics
121
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 37 | 21 | 26 | 36 | 120 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 32 | 32 | 28 | 29 | 121 |
After Action Report
The Celtics squeaked past the Hawks 121-120. Celtics torched the Hawks on the offensive end. Celtics' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Celtics pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. The Celtics rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Survive-and-advance type win.
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 · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.