Sat Mar 19, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
102
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Chemistry
Steady
New Orleans HornetsHornets
115
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 31 | 23 | 21 | 27 | 102 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 28 | 36 | 25 | 26 | 115 |
After Action Report
The Hornets handled the Celtics 115-102. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Hornets looked unstoppable — pure Buzzsaw mode; second-chance points piled up for the Celtics. The Hornets locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Hornets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.