Sat Mar 19, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
128
away
Chemistry
Hot
New Orleans HornetsHornets
122
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 29 | 33 | 35 | 31 | 128 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 32 | 34 | 26 | 30 | 122 |
After Action Report
In New Orleans, the Celtics edged the Hornets 128-122. The Hornets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Celtics' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; the Hornets owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hornets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.