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Sat Mar 19, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
107
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Chemistry Steady
New Orleans HornetsHornets
102
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Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Boston CelticsCeltics 25 29 27 26 107
New Orleans HornetsHornets 19 34 31 18 102

After Action Report

In New Orleans, the Celtics snuck past the Hornets 107-102. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Hornets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Hornets' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Celtics' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.

What tipped it

  • Hornets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.