Mon Jan 3, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
93
away
Chemistry
Cold
Boston CelticsCeltics
97
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 20 | 24 | 28 | 21 | 93 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 25 | 30 | 23 | 19 | 97 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Celtics survived the Hornets 97-93. The Celtics won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Celtics answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Celtics' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Celtics' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Celtics · 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.