Sat Mar 19, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
145
away
Chemistry
Hot
New Orleans HornetsHornets
103
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 32 | 36 | 46 | 31 | 145 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 24 | 22 | 34 | 23 | 103 |
After Action Report
In New Orleans, the Celtics rolled past the Hornets 145-103. The tempo dragged the Hornets into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Celtics' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; the Hornets owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Celtics' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hornets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Hornets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.