Sat Jan 22, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
112
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Atlanta HawksHawks
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 29 | 26 | 27 | 30 | 112 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 31 | 28 | 29 | 23 | 111 |
After Action Report
The Celtics snuck past the Hawks 112-111. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Celtics cashed in. Celtics' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; the Hawks answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.