Sat Mar 19, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
98
away
Chemistry
Tense
New Orleans HornetsHornets
107
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 23 | 29 | 22 | 24 | 98 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 24 | 33 | 26 | 24 | 107 |
After Action Report
The Hornets fended off the Celtics 107-98. Every possession went the Hornets way. The Hornets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Hornets' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Hornets locker room is humming, and it showed. The Hornets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- 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.