Mon Jan 3, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
114
away
Chemistry
Cold
Boston CelticsCeltics
89
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 29 | 26 | 27 | 32 | 114 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 29 | 22 | 15 | 23 | 89 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Hornets demolished the Celtics 114-89. Hornets controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Hornets; the Hornets pushed the pace until the other side broke. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Hornets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.