Sat Mar 19, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
103
away
Chemistry
Elite
New Orleans HornetsHornets
107
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 22 | 20 | 34 | 27 | 103 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 30 | 25 | 23 | 29 | 107 |
After Action Report
The Hornets snuck past the Celtics 107-103. Hornets torched the Celtics on the offensive end. Second-chance points piled up for the Hornets; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Hornets. The Celtics rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hornets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Celtics · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
