Sat Mar 19, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
95
away
Chemistry
Hot
New Orleans HornetsHornets
93
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 23 | 23 | 26 | 23 | 95 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 26 | 23 | 26 | 18 | 93 |
After Action Report
The Celtics snuck past the Hornets 95-93. Every possession went the Celtics way. Celtics' defenders refused to give up clean looks; Hornets' balanced five covered every spot on the floor. Celtics' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Balanced Five A starting five that covers every position with even talent finds a synergy edge.
- Hornets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.