Mon Jan 3, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
119
away
Chemistry
Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
129
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 31 | 28 | 38 | 22 | 119 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 40 | 31 | 25 | 33 | 129 |
After Action Report
The Celtics handled the Hornets 129-119. The Celtics got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Celtics' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; Hornets' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.