Mon Jan 3, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
106
away
Chemistry
Elite
Boston CelticsCeltics
102
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 26 | 27 | 22 | 31 | 106 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 32 | 21 | 21 | 28 | 102 |
After Action Report
The Hornets survived the Celtics 106-102. Hornets torched the Celtics on the offensive end. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Hornets; the Celtics answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Hornets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Hornets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.