Sat Mar 19, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
86
away
Chemistry
Steady
New Orleans HornetsHornets
106
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 17 | 22 | 26 | 21 | 86 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 24 | 27 | 31 | 24 | 106 |
After Action Report
The Hornets demolished the Celtics 106-86. The Celtics couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Hornets. The Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Celtics' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Hornets locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Hornets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.