Mon Jan 3, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
103
away
Chemistry
Hot
Boston CelticsCeltics
94
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 33 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 103 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 25 | 27 | 18 | 24 | 94 |
After Action Report
The Hornets outlasted the Celtics 103-94. The better team simply showed up tonight. Hornets' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; the Celtics played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.