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Sat Mar 19, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
116
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Chemistry Hot
New Orleans HornetsHornets
126
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Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Boston CelticsCeltics 27 34 22 33 116
New Orleans HornetsHornets 26 31 34 35 126

After Action Report

The Hornets outlasted the Celtics 126-116. The breakneck pace played right into Hornets' hands. The Hornets pushed the pace until the other side broke; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Celtics. The Hornets locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Hornets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.

What tipped it

  • Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Celtics · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
  • Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.