Sat Mar 19, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
118
away
Chemistry
Steady
New Orleans HornetsHornets
111
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 26 | 15 | 36 | 41 | 118 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 25 | 25 | 27 | 34 | 111 |
After Action Report
The Celtics edged the Hornets 118-111. The tempo dragged the Hornets into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Celtics' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; the Hornets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. The Celtics rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.