Sat Mar 19, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
111
away
Chemistry
Tense
New Orleans HornetsHornets
109
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 30 | 22 | 31 | 28 | 111 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 36 | 30 | 26 | 17 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Celtics snuck past the Hornets 111-109. Celtics' scorers couldn't be contained. Celtics' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Celtics' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. The Celtics rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Celtics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.