Mon Jan 3, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
95
away
Chemistry
Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
114
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 21 | 28 | 20 | 26 | 95 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 21 | 31 | 35 | 27 | 114 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Celtics handled the Hornets 114-95. Every possession went the Celtics way. Celtics' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; the Hornets came in with something to prove after a loss. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.