Mon Jan 3, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
104
away
Chemistry
Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
103
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 25 | 26 | 31 | 22 | 104 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 21 | 30 | 28 | 24 | 103 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Hornets snuck past the Celtics 104-103. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Hornets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Hornets carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hornets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.