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Sat Mar 19, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
123
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Chemistry Hot
New Orleans HornetsHornets
110
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Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Boston CelticsCeltics 23 32 33 35 123
New Orleans HornetsHornets 28 30 30 22 110

After Action Report

The Celtics handled the Hornets 123-110. The tempo dragged the Hornets into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Second-chance points piled up for the Celtics; the Celtics came in with something to prove after a loss. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.

What tipped it

  • Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • 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.
  • 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.