Sat Mar 19, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
129
away
Chemistry
Hot
New Orleans HornetsHornets
123
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 31 | 34 | 30 | 34 | 129 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 29 | 34 | 33 | 27 | 123 |
After Action Report
The Celtics held off the Hornets 129-123. Celtics torched the Hornets on the offensive end. Celtics' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Celtics' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.