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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.