Mon Jan 3, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
123
away
Chemistry
Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
100
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 34 | 25 | 33 | 31 | 123 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 23 | 27 | 22 | 28 | 100 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Hornets ran roughshod over the Celtics 123-100. Hornets' scorers couldn't be contained. Early returns: the Hornets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.