Mon Jan 3, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
113
away
Chemistry
Hot
Boston CelticsCeltics
96
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 35 | 31 | 26 | 21 | 113 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 25 | 21 | 28 | 22 | 96 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Hornets outlasted the Celtics 113-96. The Hornets got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Hornets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Hornets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Hornets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- 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.
- 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.