Mon Jan 3, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
97
away
Chemistry
Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
105
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 28 | 14 | 31 | 24 | 97 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 22 | 33 | 25 | 25 | 105 |
After Action Report
The Celtics fended off the Hornets 105-97. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Celtics are in a full-on tailspin; shots just aren't falling for the Hornets lately.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Celtics · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Hornets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.