Sat Mar 19, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
106
away
Chemistry
Hot
New Orleans HornetsHornets
89
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 31 | 27 | 30 | 18 | 106 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 20 | 18 | 21 | 30 | 89 |
After Action Report
The Celtics outlasted the Hornets 106-89. The Celtics won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Celtics steamroller is in full effect right now; Celtics' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Celtics' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.