Mon Jan 3, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
100
away
Chemistry
Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
122
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 32 | 27 | 26 | 15 | 100 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 33 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 122 |
After Action Report
The Celtics buried the Hornets 122-100. The Hornets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Celtics couldn't shake the cold spell; Hornets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Celtics rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.