Sat Mar 19, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
89
away
Chemistry
Tense
New Orleans HornetsHornets
120
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 19 | 23 | 14 | 33 | 89 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 26 | 29 | 32 | 33 | 120 |
After Action Report
In New Orleans, the Hornets blew the doors off the Celtics 120-89. The Hornets got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Hornets' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Hornets locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Hornets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.