Mon Jan 3, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
96
away
Chemistry
Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
118
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 23 | 22 | 25 | 26 | 96 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 31 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 118 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Celtics rolled past the Hornets 118-96. Celtics' scorers couldn't be contained. The Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Celtics steamroller is in full effect right now. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Celtics' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- 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.