Sat Mar 19, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
94
away
Chemistry
Steady
New Orleans HornetsHornets
100
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 17 | 25 | 21 | 31 | 94 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 26 | 29 | 29 | 16 | 100 |
After Action Report
The Hornets fended off the Celtics 100-94. The Celtics couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Hornets. Hornets' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Hornets played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. The Hornets locker room is humming, and it showed. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Hornets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- 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.