Mon Jan 3, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
93
away
Chemistry
Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
124
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 24 | 22 | 25 | 22 | 93 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 32 | 33 | 26 | 33 | 124 |
After Action Report
The Celtics buried the Hornets 124-93. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Celtics cashed in. Celtics' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; the Hornets pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.