Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Mon Jan 3, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
99
away
Chemistry
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Boston CelticsCeltics
117
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 23 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 99 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 33 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Celtics handled the Hornets 117-99. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Celtics' defenders refused to give up clean looks; the Hornets carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. The Celtics rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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.