Mon Jan 3, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
102
away
Chemistry
Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
127
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 31 | 23 | 25 | 23 | 102 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 34 | 32 | 27 | 34 | 127 |
After Action Report
The Celtics demolished the Hornets 127-102. The breakneck pace played right into Celtics' hands. The Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Celtics ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Hornets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.