Sat Mar 19, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
128
away
Chemistry
Steady
New Orleans HornetsHornets
107
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 22 | 39 | 30 | 37 | 128 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 28 | 25 | 26 | 28 | 107 |
After Action Report
The Celtics ran roughshod over the Hornets 128-107. Celtics torched the Hornets on the offensive end. Celtics' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; the Hornets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.