Mon Jan 3, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
112
away
Chemistry
Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
102
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 33 | 29 | 24 | 26 | 112 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 28 | 29 | 16 | 29 | 102 |
After Action Report
The Hornets outlasted the Celtics 112-102. The Celtics had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Celtics' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; Celtics' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.