Mon Jan 3, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
101
away
Chemistry
Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
105
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 23 | 27 | 22 | 29 | 101 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 31 | 18 | 34 | 22 | 105 |
After Action Report
The Celtics squeaked past the Hornets 105-101. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Celtics answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Celtics' defenders refused to give up clean looks. Celtics' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Hornets · Balanced Five A starting five that covers every position with even talent finds a synergy edge.
- 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.