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.