Mon Jan 3, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
129
away
Chemistry
Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
134
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 42 | 26 | 26 | 35 | 129 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 35 | 35 | 29 | 35 | 134 |
After Action Report
The Celtics squeaked past the Hornets 134-129. The Hornets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Celtics; Celtics' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Hornets looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Hornets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Hornets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.