Sat Mar 19, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
95
away
Chemistry
Tense
New Orleans HornetsHornets
111
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 22 | 27 | 24 | 22 | 95 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 27 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 111 |
After Action Report
In New Orleans, the Hornets pulled away from the Celtics 111-95. The breakneck pace played right into Hornets' hands. Second-chance points piled up for the Hornets; shots just aren't falling for the Hornets lately. Hornets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hornets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- 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.