Mon Jan 3, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
143
away
Chemistry
Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
147
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT1 | OT2 | OT3 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 26 | 30 | 26 | 30 | 12 | 9 | 10 | 143 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 28 | 34 | 22 | 28 | 12 | 9 | 14 | 147 |
After Action Report
The Celtics survived the Hornets 147-143 in triple overtime. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Celtics cashed in. Celtics' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Celtics. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Celtics · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Hornets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.