Mon Jan 3, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
111
away
Chemistry
Hot
Boston CelticsCeltics
101
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 16 | 28 | 27 | 40 | 111 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 23 | 22 | 33 | 23 | 101 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Hornets downed the Celtics 111-101. Hornets controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Hornets carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; the Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Hornets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.