Sat Mar 19, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
106
away
Chemistry
Tense
New Orleans HornetsHornets
116
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 19 | 29 | 26 | 32 | 106 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 25 | 28 | 40 | 23 | 116 |
After Action Report
In New Orleans, the Hornets downed the Celtics 116-106. Hornets' scorers couldn't be contained. The Hornets carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; the Celtics came in with something to prove after a loss. The Hornets locker room is humming, and it showed. Survive-and-advance type win.
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.