Sat Mar 19, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
108
away
Chemistry
Elite
New Orleans HornetsHornets
99
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 32 | 28 | 23 | 25 | 108 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 27 | 23 | 19 | 30 | 99 |
After Action Report
In New Orleans, the Celtics edged the Hornets 108-99. The better team simply showed up tonight. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Celtics; Celtics' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hornets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Celtics · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.