Mon Jan 3, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
132
away
Chemistry
Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
141
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 28 | 39 | 35 | 30 | 132 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 34 | 32 | 38 | 37 | 141 |
After Action Report
The Celtics fended off the Hornets 141-132. The breakneck pace played right into Celtics' hands. The Celtics came in with something to prove after a loss; the Celtics pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Celtics rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.