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Sat Mar 19, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
116
away
Chemistry Hot
New Orleans HornetsHornets
114
home
Chemistry Cold

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Boston CelticsCeltics 19 32 34 31 116
New Orleans HornetsHornets 32 26 25 31 114

After Action Report

The Celtics snuck past the Hornets 116-114. The Celtics got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Second-chance points piled up for the Celtics; Celtics' shot-blockers turned the paint into a no-fly zone. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them.

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.