Wed Mar 9, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
122
away
Chemistry
Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
112
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 27 | 24 | 38 | 33 | 122 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 33 | 29 | 24 | 26 | 112 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Hawks downed the Celtics 122-112. Hawks torched the Celtics on the offensive end. The Hawks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Hawks answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Hawks bench chemistry carried them. Celtics' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Celtics · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- 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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.