Sat Mar 19, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
111
away
Chemistry
Elite
New Orleans HornetsHornets
92
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 27 | 28 | 33 | 23 | 111 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 24 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 92 |
After Action Report
The Celtics pulled away from the Hornets 111-92. The better team simply showed up tonight. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Celtics; Celtics' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. The Celtics rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Celtics · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.