Sat Mar 19, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
114
away
Chemistry
Steady
New Orleans HornetsHornets
110
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 32 | 27 | 32 | 23 | 114 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 25 | 22 | 33 | 30 | 110 |
After Action Report
In New Orleans, the Celtics snuck past the Hornets 114-110. The tempo dragged the Hornets into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Celtics answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Celtics' old heads steadied the ship in the swings.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.