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Sat Mar 19, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
108
away
Chemistry Steady
New Orleans HornetsHornets
129
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Boston CelticsCeltics 34 18 17 39 108
New Orleans HornetsHornets 38 29 32 30 129

After Action Report

The Hornets rolled past the Celtics 129-108. The Hornets got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Hornets' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; the Celtics ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Hornets locker room is humming, and it showed. Hornets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. It was over by halftime.

What tipped it

  • Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Celtics · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.