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Sat Mar 19, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
88
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Chemistry Tense
New Orleans HornetsHornets
103
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Boston CelticsCeltics 20 25 15 28 88
New Orleans HornetsHornets 24 20 27 32 103

After Action Report

In New Orleans, the Hornets handled the Celtics 103-88. Ugly basketball, but the Hornets did just enough. Hornets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Hornets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. Early returns: the Hornets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.

What tipped it

  • Hornets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Hornets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Celtics · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.