Mon Jan 3, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
116
away
Chemistry
Hot
Boston CelticsCeltics
110
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 23 | 41 | 22 | 30 | 116 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 25 | 31 | 20 | 34 | 110 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Hornets held off the Celtics 116-110. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Hornets cashed in. The Hornets ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; Hornets' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. The Hornets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Celtics · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Hornets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.