Mon Jan 3, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
117
away
Chemistry
Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
118
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 30 | 28 | 25 | 34 | 117 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 29 | 26 | 36 | 27 | 118 |
After Action Report
The Celtics survived the Hornets 118-117. Celtics' offense had its way with the Hornets. The Celtics bent the defense out of shape from deep; the Hornets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort.
What tipped it
- 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.