Mon Jan 3, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
123
away
Chemistry
Hot
Boston CelticsCeltics
105
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 35 | 28 | 28 | 32 | 123 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 24 | 28 | 23 | 30 | 105 |
After Action Report
The Hornets downed the Celtics 123-105. The Celtics had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Hornets came in with something to prove after a loss; Hornets' defenders refused to give up clean looks. Hornets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Hornets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.