Hornets (
OF-Guarav) are the champions!
Mon Jan 3, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
112
away
Chemistry
Elite
Boston CelticsCeltics
102
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 28 | 21 | 31 | 32 | 112 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 25 | 25 | 28 | 24 | 102 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Hornets downed the Celtics 112-102. Hornets torched the Celtics on the offensive end. Hornets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; second-chance points piled up for the Hornets. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Hornets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hornets · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.