Mon Jan 3, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
101
away
Chemistry
Hot
Boston CelticsCeltics
90
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 24 | 23 | 28 | 26 | 101 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 21 | 19 | 26 | 24 | 90 |
After Action Report
The Hornets outlasted the Celtics 101-90. Execution down the stretch made the difference. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Hornets; Hornets' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. The Hornets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Hornets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.