Mon Jan 3, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
101
away
Chemistry
Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
125
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 23 | 23 | 25 | 30 | 101 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 40 | 32 | 30 | 23 | 125 |
After Action Report
The Celtics rolled past the Hornets 125-101. The Celtics got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Celtics ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; Celtics' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Celtics' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.