Mon Jan 3, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
106
away
Chemistry
Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
123
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 24 | 34 | 25 | 23 | 106 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 28 | 37 | 32 | 26 | 123 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Celtics outlasted the Hornets 123-106. Celtics' offense had its way with the Hornets. Celtics' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; fresh off a statement win, the Hornets stayed locked in.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.