Mon Jan 3, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
88
away
Chemistry
Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
106
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 15 | 20 | 22 | 31 | 88 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 27 | 26 | 28 | 25 | 106 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Celtics downed the Hornets 106-88. The better team simply showed up tonight. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Celtics; Celtics' defenders refused to give up clean looks. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.