Mon Jan 3, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
82
away
Chemistry
Cold
Boston CelticsCeltics
109
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 25 | 24 | 17 | 16 | 82 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 26 | 22 | 22 | 39 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Celtics buried the Hornets 109-82. Every possession went the Celtics way. The Celtics played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; the Hornets couldn't shake the cold spell. The Hornets looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Hornets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Hornets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.