Fri Apr 1, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
119
away
Chemistry
Hot
Atlanta HawksHawks
112
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 24 | 37 | 32 | 26 | 119 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 22 | 22 | 36 | 32 | 112 |
After Action Report
In Atlanta, the Celtics edged the Hawks 119-112. Celtics' offense had its way with the Hawks. The Celtics bent the defense out of shape from deep; Hawks' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Celtics' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Hawks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Hawks · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Hawks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.