Mon Jan 3, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
89
away
Chemistry
Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
94
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 20 | 28 | 20 | 21 | 89 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 23 | 33 | 16 | 22 | 94 |
After Action Report
The Celtics survived the Hornets 94-89. The Celtics won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Celtics' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; Hornets' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Hornets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.