Mon Jan 3, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
122
away
Chemistry
Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
113
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 33 | 27 | 27 | 35 | 122 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 33 | 27 | 21 | 32 | 113 |
After Action Report
The Hornets outlasted the Celtics 122-113. Hornets controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Hornets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Hornets pushed the pace until the other side broke.
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.
- Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.