Mon Jan 3, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
117
away
Chemistry
Hot
Boston CelticsCeltics
98
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 28 | 31 | 31 | 27 | 117 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 23 | 19 | 26 | 30 | 98 |
After Action Report
The Hornets outlasted the Celtics 117-98. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Hornets cashed in. The Hornets carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Hornets' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Hornets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.