Fri Jan 14, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
113
away
Chemistry
Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
119
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 27 | 27 | 32 | 27 | 113 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 37 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 119 |
After Action Report
The Celtics edged the Hawks 119-113. Celtics' scorers couldn't be contained. The Celtics carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; the Hawks answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Celtics' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Hawks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.