Mon Jan 3, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
123
away
Chemistry
Hot
Boston CelticsCeltics
114
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 36 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 123 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 21 | 29 | 30 | 34 | 114 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Hornets fended off the Celtics 123-114. The tempo dragged the Celtics into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Second-chance points piled up for the Hornets; the Hornets pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Hornets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.