Sat Mar 19, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
86
away
Chemistry
Tense
New Orleans HornetsHornets
106
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 30 | 15 | 22 | 19 | 86 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 26 | 31 | 23 | 26 | 106 |
After Action Report
The Hornets demolished the Celtics 106-86. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Hornets' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; Celtics' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Hornets locker room is humming, and it showed. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.