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Wed Mar 9, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
130
away
Chemistry Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
128
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Atlanta HawksHawks 26 34 34 36 130
Boston CelticsCeltics 23 34 31 40 128

After Action Report

The Hawks survived the Celtics 130-128. The Celtics had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Celtics came in with something to prove after a loss; the Celtics pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Hawks bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Hawks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.

What tipped it

  • Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Hawks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.