Sat Mar 19, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
96
away
Chemistry
Hot
New Orleans HornetsHornets
84
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 18 | 43 | 21 | 14 | 96 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 28 | 27 | 19 | 10 | 84 |
After Action Report
The Celtics downed the Hornets 96-84. The Hornets couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Celtics. The Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Celtics sent shots into the fifth row all night. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Hornets utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- 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.