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Wed Mar 9, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
109
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Chemistry Hot
Boston CelticsCeltics
125
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Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Atlanta HawksHawks 26 28 30 25 109
Boston CelticsCeltics 31 30 33 31 125

After Action Report

The Celtics outlasted the Hawks 125-109. The Hawks had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Celtics answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Celtics' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed.

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 · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Hawks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Hawks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.