Mon Jan 3, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
125
away
Chemistry
Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
104
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 30 | 32 | 28 | 35 | 125 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 17 | 23 | 32 | 32 | 104 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Hornets ran roughshod over the Celtics 125-104. The breakneck pace played right into Hornets' hands. Fresh off a statement win, the Hornets stayed locked in; the Hornets pushed the pace until the other side broke. Whispers of a Celtics locker-room rift aren't helping. The Hornets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Celtics · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Hornets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.