Sat Mar 19, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
101
away
Chemistry
Cold
New Orleans HornetsHornets
117
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 29 | 22 | 21 | 29 | 101 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 33 | 24 | 29 | 31 | 117 |
After Action Report
In New Orleans, the Hornets took care of the Celtics 117-101. Hornets controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Hornets came in with something to prove after a loss; Hornets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Celtics looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Celtics · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.