Wed Mar 9, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
86
away
Chemistry
Cold
Boston CelticsCeltics
119
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 22 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 86 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 39 | 24 | 30 | 26 | 119 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Celtics rolled past the Hawks 119-86. Celtics' positional fit overwhelmed the Hawks rotation. Celtics' defenders refused to give up clean looks; shots just aren't falling for the Hawks lately. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Celtics' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Hawks · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.