Wed Mar 9, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
131
away
Chemistry
Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
122
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 39 | 33 | 27 | 32 | 131 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 34 | 38 | 29 | 21 | 122 |
After Action Report
The Hawks fended off the Celtics 131-122. Hawks controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Hawks' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Hawks owned the glass, generating extra possessions.
What tipped it
- 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 · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.