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