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Sat Mar 19, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
109
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New Orleans HornetsHornets
118
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 30 | 27 | 23 | 29 | 109 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 34 | 31 | 28 | 25 | 118 |
After Action Report
In New Orleans, the Hornets fended off the Celtics 118-109. The Celtics had no answer for the variance gods tonight. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Hornets; Celtics' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. The Hornets locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- 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.
- 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.