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Sat Mar 19, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
97
away
Chemistry Tense
New Orleans HornetsHornets
111
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Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Boston CelticsCeltics 20 27 25 25 97
New Orleans HornetsHornets 32 23 27 29 111

After Action Report

The Hornets handled the Celtics 111-97. Hornets' scorers couldn't be contained. Hornets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Hornets' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Hornets locker room is humming, and it showed.

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.
  • Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.