Sat Jan 22, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
103
away
Chemistry
Steady
Atlanta HawksHawks
101
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 23 | 31 | 26 | 23 | 103 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 21 | 28 | 24 | 28 | 101 |
After Action Report
The Celtics survived the Hawks 103-101. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Celtics carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Hawks' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. The Celtics rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.