Sat Mar 19, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
123
away
Chemistry
Steady
New Orleans HornetsHornets
109
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 30 | 21 | 35 | 37 | 123 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 23 | 31 | 27 | 28 | 109 |
After Action Report
In New Orleans, the Celtics outlasted the Hornets 123-109. The breakneck pace played right into Celtics' hands. Second-chance points piled up for the Celtics; the Celtics answered the bell with a bounce-back effort.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.