Sat Mar 19, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
116
away
Chemistry
Elite
New Orleans HornetsHornets
82
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 32 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 116 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 19 | 23 | 19 | 21 | 82 |
After Action Report
The Celtics blew the doors off the Hornets 116-82. Celtics torched the Hornets on the offensive end. Second-chance points piled up for the Celtics; Celtics' stars took over and bent the game to their will. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Celtics' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- 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.