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