Mon Jan 3, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
105
away
Chemistry
Hot
Boston CelticsCeltics
104
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 20 | 26 | 23 | 27 | 9 | 105 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 29 | 26 | 21 | 20 | 8 | 104 |
After Action Report
The Hornets survived the Celtics 105-104 in overtime. The better team simply showed up tonight. Hornets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Hornets' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. The Celtics rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Hornets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.