Fri Jan 14, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
86
away
Chemistry
Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
119
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 20 | 17 | 30 | 19 | 86 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 28 | 27 | 33 | 31 | 119 |
After Action Report
The Celtics ran roughshod over the Hawks 119-86. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Second-chance points piled up for the Hawks; the Hawks bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Hawks utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Hawks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.