Sat Mar 19, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
105
away
Chemistry
Steady
New Orleans HornetsHornets
124
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 28 | 28 | 27 | 22 | 105 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 35 | 24 | 30 | 35 | 124 |
After Action Report
The Hornets outlasted the Celtics 124-105. The breakneck pace played right into Hornets' hands. The Hornets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Celtics' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Hornets locker room is humming, and it showed. The Hornets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Celtics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.