Nets (
OF-Guarav) are the champions!
Mon Jan 3, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
117
away
Chemistry
Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
104
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 30 | 39 | 22 | 26 | 117 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 22 | 19 | 32 | 31 | 104 |
After Action Report
The Hornets took care of the Celtics 117-104. Hornets torched the Celtics on the offensive end. The Hornets came in with something to prove after a loss; the Celtics carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. The Hornets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Hornets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.