Playoffs · Round 4 · Game 3
New Orleans HornetsHornets
120
away
Boston CelticsCeltics
97
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 32 | 24 | 30 | 34 | 120 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 22 | 23 | 24 | 28 | 97 |
After Action Report
The Hornets buried the Celtics 120-97. The Hornets got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Hornets ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; fresh off a statement win, the Celtics stayed locked in. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Hornets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It was over by halftime.
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.
- Hornets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.