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Sat Mar 19, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
77
away
Chemistry Steady
New Orleans HornetsHornets
87
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Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Boston CelticsCeltics 27 15 20 15 77
New Orleans HornetsHornets 27 21 20 19 87

After Action Report

In New Orleans, the Hornets downed the Celtics 87-77. Ugly basketball, but the Hornets did just enough. Shots just aren't falling for the Hornets lately; Hornets' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. Celtics' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. Survive-and-advance type win.

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 · 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.