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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.