Wed Mar 9, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
119
away
Chemistry
Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
103
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 31 | 29 | 24 | 35 | 119 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 34 | 19 | 25 | 25 | 103 |
After Action Report
The Hawks downed the Celtics 119-103. Hawks torched the Celtics on the offensive end. The Hawks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Hawks came in with something to prove after a loss. Whispers of a Celtics locker-room rift aren't helping. Tonight's Celtics utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Hawks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hawks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.