Sat Mar 19, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
124
away
Chemistry
Tense
New Orleans HornetsHornets
79
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 33 | 32 | 20 | 39 | 124 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 24 | 18 | 8 | 29 | 79 |
After Action Report
In New Orleans, the Celtics ran roughshod over the Hornets 124-79. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Celtics cashed in. Celtics' old heads steadied the ship in the swings; the Hornets came in with something to prove after a loss. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. The Hornets rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Hornets · 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.