Mon Jan 3, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
98
away
Chemistry
Cold
Boston CelticsCeltics
106
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 25 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 98 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 30 | 22 | 34 | 20 | 106 |
After Action Report
The Celtics fended off the Hornets 106-98. The Celtics won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Celtics carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; second-chance points piled up for the Hornets. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.