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Sat Mar 19, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
90
away
Chemistry Steady
New Orleans HornetsHornets
117
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Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Boston CelticsCeltics 20 16 28 26 90
New Orleans HornetsHornets 28 20 34 35 117

After Action Report

In New Orleans, the Hornets buried the Celtics 117-90. The Celtics had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Hornets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Hornets came in with something to prove after a loss. The Hornets locker room is humming, and it showed. Never a doubt in this one.

What tipped it

  • 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.
  • Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Celtics · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
  • Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.