Mon Jan 3, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
101
away
Chemistry
Hot
Boston CelticsCeltics
104
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 28 | 26 | 25 | 22 | 101 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 22 | 33 | 23 | 26 | 104 |
After Action Report
The Celtics squeaked past the Hornets 104-101. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Celtics carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Celtics' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Hornets · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.