Mon Jan 3, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
124
away
Chemistry
Hot
Boston CelticsCeltics
128
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 29 | 40 | 30 | 25 | 124 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 29 | 32 | 34 | 33 | 128 |
After Action Report
The Celtics snuck past the Hornets 128-124. The Hornets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Celtics' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; the Hornets played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. The Celtics rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.