Sat Mar 19, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
118
away
Chemistry
Tense
New Orleans HornetsHornets
98
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 27 | 32 | 32 | 27 | 118 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 22 | 23 | 24 | 29 | 98 |
After Action Report
In New Orleans, the Celtics demolished the Hornets 118-98. The Hornets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Celtics carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.