Mon Jan 3, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
104
away
Chemistry
Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
106
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 27 | 27 | 28 | 22 | 104 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 24 | 24 | 32 | 26 | 106 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Celtics snuck past the Hornets 106-104. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Celtics answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Hornets' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Hornets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Hornets · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.