Sat Jan 22, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
113
away
Chemistry
Hot
Atlanta HawksHawks
97
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 31 | 29 | 27 | 26 | 113 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 23 | 23 | 23 | 28 | 97 |
After Action Report
The Celtics pulled away from the Hawks 113-97. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Celtics looked unstoppable — pure Buzzsaw mode; Celtics' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.