Mon Jan 3, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
99
away
Chemistry
Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
119
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 31 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 99 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 30 | 26 | 32 | 31 | 119 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Celtics ran roughshod over the Hornets 119-99. The breakneck pace played right into Celtics' hands. Celtics' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Celtics answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Hornets looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Hornets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Hornets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.