Sat Jan 22, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
129
away
Chemistry
Hot
Atlanta HawksHawks
105
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 37 | 41 | 31 | 20 | 129 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 28 | 20 | 36 | 21 | 105 |
After Action Report
In Atlanta, the Celtics ran roughshod over the Hawks 129-105. Celtics torched the Hawks on the offensive end. The Celtics played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Celtics' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Hawks' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Hawks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Hawks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Celtics · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.