Sat Mar 19, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
101
away
Chemistry
Cold
New Orleans HornetsHornets
106
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 18 | 20 | 36 | 27 | 101 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 31 | 18 | 32 | 25 | 106 |
After Action Report
The Hornets survived the Celtics 106-101. Ugly basketball, but the Hornets did just enough. Hornets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; fresh off a statement win, the Hornets stayed locked in. The Hornets locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Celtics utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.
- Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.