Sat Mar 19, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
120
away
Chemistry
Steady
New Orleans HornetsHornets
115
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 34 | 32 | 25 | 29 | 120 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 22 | 36 | 27 | 30 | 115 |
After Action Report
In New Orleans, the Celtics snuck past the Hornets 120-115. The Celtics got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Celtics ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; the Hornets owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.
- Celtics · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.