Fri Jan 14, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
127
away
Chemistry
Hot
Boston CelticsCeltics
114
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 24 | 35 | 40 | 28 | 127 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 30 | 24 | 29 | 31 | 114 |
After Action Report
The Hawks pulled away from the Celtics 127-114. The tempo dragged the Celtics into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Hawks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Hawks came in with something to prove after a loss. The Hawks bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Hawks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- 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.
- Hawks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.