Mon Jan 3, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
103
away
Chemistry
Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
110
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 25 | 23 | 31 | 24 | 103 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 30 | 27 | 29 | 24 | 110 |
After Action Report
The Celtics held off the Hornets 110-103. Celtics' offense had its way with the Hornets. Celtics' defenders refused to give up clean looks; fresh off a statement win, the Hornets stayed locked in. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.