Mon Jan 3, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
82
away
Chemistry
Cold
Boston CelticsCeltics
122
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 15 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 82 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 26 | 34 | 31 | 31 | 122 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Celtics blew the doors off the Hornets 122-82. Celtics torched the Hornets on the offensive end. The Celtics ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; Celtics' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. The Celtics rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
