Mon Jan 3, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
91
away
Chemistry
Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
94
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 25 | 19 | 25 | 22 | 91 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 25 | 22 | 26 | 21 | 94 |
After Action Report
The Celtics survived the Hornets 94-91. The Celtics won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Hornets' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Celtics rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Survive-and-advance type win.