Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Sat Mar 19, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
114
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 26 | 27 | 31 | 30 | 114 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 30 | 25 | 31 | 31 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Hornets knocked off the Celtics 117-114. The Hornets got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Hornets came in with something to prove after a loss; Celtics' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. Early returns: the Hornets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. On paper this one shouldn't have been close — basketball had other ideas.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Celtics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.