Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Sat Mar 19, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
116
away
Chemistry
Elite
New Orleans HornetsHornets
82
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 26 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 116 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 20 | 23 | 17 | 22 | 82 |
After Action Report
In New Orleans, the Celtics demolished the Hornets 116-82. Celtics' offense had its way with the Hornets. Celtics' stars took over and bent the game to their will; the Celtics came in with something to prove after a loss. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Hornets utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hornets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Celtics · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- 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.