Sat Mar 19, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
104
away
Chemistry
Tense
New Orleans HornetsHornets
105
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 20 | 29 | 31 | 24 | 104 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 33 | 24 | 21 | 27 | 105 |
After Action Report
In New Orleans, the Hornets squeaked past the Celtics 105-104. The Celtics couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Hornets. Hornets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Hornets came in with something to prove after a loss. The Hornets locker room is humming, and it showed. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Hornets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.