Mon Jan 3, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
80
away
Chemistry
Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
127
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 17 | 27 | 10 | 26 | 80 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 31 | 30 | 38 | 28 | 127 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Celtics ran roughshod over the Hornets 127-80. The Hornets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Celtics' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; Celtics' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. The Hornets looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Hornets · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Hornets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.