Sat Mar 19, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
113
away
Chemistry
Hot
New Orleans HornetsHornets
103
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 27 | 23 | 36 | 27 | 113 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 32 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 103 |
After Action Report
The Celtics downed the Hornets 113-103. The tempo dragged the Hornets into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Second-chance points piled up for the Celtics; Celtics' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.