Sat Mar 19, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
123
away
Chemistry
Hot
New Orleans HornetsHornets
113
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 25 | 37 | 30 | 31 | 123 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 27 | 34 | 23 | 29 | 113 |
After Action Report
In New Orleans, the Celtics outlasted the Hornets 123-113. Celtics torched the Hornets on the offensive end. The Celtics carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; second-chance points piled up for the Hornets. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hornets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Celtics · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.