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Sat Mar 19, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
113
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New Orleans HornetsHornets
117
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Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Boston CelticsCeltics 37 26 28 22 113
New Orleans HornetsHornets 29 31 31 26 117

After Action Report

The Hornets shocked the Celtics 117-113. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Hornets cashed in. The Hornets are in a full-on tailspin; second-chance points piled up for the Celtics. An upset for the books.

What tipped it

  • Hornets · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
  • Hornets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
  • Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Celtics · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
  • Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.