Wed Mar 9, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
96
away
Chemistry
Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
128
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 17 | 25 | 21 | 33 | 96 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 43 | 23 | 32 | 30 | 128 |
After Action Report
The Celtics rolled past the Hawks 128-96. The Celtics got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Second-chance points piled up for the Hawks; the Hawks came in with something to prove after a loss. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. The Hawks rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. Garbage time started early.
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.
- Hawks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Hawks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.