Mon Jan 3, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
100
away
Chemistry
Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
99
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 24 | 27 | 26 | 23 | 100 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 29 | 26 | 20 | 24 | 99 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Hornets squeaked past the Celtics 100-99. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Hornets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Hornets pushed the pace until the other side broke.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Hornets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.