Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Mon Jan 3, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
93
away
Chemistry
Hot
Boston CelticsCeltics
97
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 24 | 24 | 16 | 29 | 93 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 14 | 32 | 23 | 28 | 97 |
After Action Report
The Celtics survived the Hornets 97-93. Celtics' offense had its way with the Hornets. Celtics' stars took over and bent the game to their will; the Celtics looked unstoppable — pure Buzzsaw mode. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Celtics · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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.