Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Sat Mar 19, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
108
away
Chemistry
Elite
New Orleans HornetsHornets
101
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 27 | 24 | 20 | 37 | 108 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 30 | 18 | 37 | 16 | 101 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Celtics edged the Hornets 108-101. The tempo dragged the Hornets into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Second-chance points piled up for the Celtics; the Celtics sent shots into the fifth row all night. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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 · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Celtics · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.