Mon Jan 3, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
104
away
Chemistry
Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
91
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 23 | 32 | 28 | 21 | 104 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 24 | 21 | 25 | 21 | 91 |
After Action Report
The Hornets took care of the Celtics 104-91. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Fresh off a statement win, the Hornets stayed locked in; the Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Celtics rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Hornets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.