Mon Jan 3, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
134
away
Chemistry
Elite
Boston CelticsCeltics
100
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 28 | 39 | 36 | 31 | 134 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 26 | 28 | 16 | 30 | 100 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Hornets blew the doors off the Celtics 134-100. Hornets' offense had its way with the Celtics. Celtics' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. Hornets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.