Sat Mar 19, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
117
away
Chemistry
Hot
New Orleans HornetsHornets
104
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 28 | 33 | 29 | 27 | 117 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 32 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 104 |
After Action Report
In New Orleans, the Celtics took care of the Hornets 117-104. The Celtics got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Second-chance points piled up for the Celtics; Celtics' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.