Mon Jan 3, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
119
away
Chemistry
Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
110
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 30 | 31 | 28 | 30 | 119 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 30 | 31 | 24 | 25 | 110 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Hornets fended off the Celtics 119-110. The tempo dragged the Celtics into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Hornets played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Hornets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. Hornets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Hornets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.