Sat Mar 19, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
115
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Chemistry
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New Orleans HornetsHornets
96
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 24 | 27 | 29 | 35 | 115 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 25 | 28 | 22 | 21 | 96 |
After Action Report
The Celtics outlasted the Hornets 115-96. The Hornets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Celtics answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Hornets carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- 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.
- 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.