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Sat Mar 19, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
112
away
Chemistry Hot
New Orleans HornetsHornets
76
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Boston CelticsCeltics 36 22 25 29 112
New Orleans HornetsHornets 20 13 30 13 76

After Action Report

In New Orleans, the Celtics ran roughshod over the Hornets 112-76. The Hornets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Fresh off a statement win, the Celtics stayed locked in. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. The Celtics rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Never a doubt in this one.

What tipped it

  • Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Celtics · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.