Mon Jan 3, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
117
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Boston CelticsCeltics
98
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 41 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 117 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 26 | 17 | 29 | 26 | 98 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Hornets took care of the Celtics 117-98. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Hornets cashed in. The Hornets looked unstoppable — pure Buzzsaw mode. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. Hornets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.