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Sat Mar 19, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
114
away
Chemistry Steady
New Orleans HornetsHornets
113
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Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Boston CelticsCeltics 29 26 28 31 114
New Orleans HornetsHornets 32 31 25 25 113

After Action Report

The Celtics snuck past the Hornets 114-113. The tempo dragged the Hornets into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Celtics answered the bell with a bounce-back effort.

What tipped it

  • Hornets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.