Mon Jan 3, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
107
away
Chemistry
Hot
Boston CelticsCeltics
97
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 31 | 22 | 32 | 22 | 107 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 26 | 23 | 22 | 26 | 97 |
After Action Report
The Hornets downed the Celtics 107-97. Every possession went the Hornets way. Hornets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Hornets owned the glass, generating extra possessions.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Hornets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.