Fri Jan 14, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
117
away
Chemistry
Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
92
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 30 | 25 | 31 | 31 | 117 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 26 | 11 | 26 | 29 | 92 |
After Action Report
The Hawks blew the doors off the Celtics 117-92. The Celtics had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Hawks' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Hawks answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Hawks bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Hawks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Hawks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.