Sat Mar 19, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
101
away
Chemistry
Tense
New Orleans HornetsHornets
98
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 28 | 23 | 29 | 21 | 101 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 18 | 31 | 23 | 26 | 98 |
After Action Report
The Celtics survived the Hornets 101-98. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Fresh off a statement win, the Celtics stayed locked in; Celtics' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. Whispers of a Hornets locker-room rift aren't helping. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Hornets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Celtics · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.