Mon Jan 3, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
104
away
Chemistry
Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
111
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 28 | 31 | 24 | 21 | 104 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 32 | 32 | 9 | 38 | 111 |
After Action Report
The Celtics fended off the Hornets 111-104. Celtics' scorers couldn't be contained. Celtics' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes; the Hornets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Hornets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.