Sat Mar 19, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
74
away
Chemistry
Elite
New Orleans HornetsHornets
98
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 17 | 16 | 19 | 22 | 74 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 22 | 27 | 22 | 27 | 98 |
After Action Report
In New Orleans, the Hornets buried the Celtics 98-74. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Hornets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Hornets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- 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.