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Mon Jan 3, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
107
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Chemistry Hot
Boston CelticsCeltics
119
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Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
New Orleans HornetsHornets 35 20 33 19 107
Boston CelticsCeltics 31 33 26 29 119

After Action Report

The Celtics handled the Hornets 119-107. The Hornets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Celtics' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Celtics answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed.

What tipped it

  • Celtics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Hornets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.