Sat Mar 19, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
103
away
Chemistry
Steady
New Orleans HornetsHornets
104
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 34 | 18 | 28 | 23 | 103 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 21 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 104 |
After Action Report
The Hornets survived the Celtics 104-103. The breakneck pace played right into Hornets' hands. Fresh off a statement win, the Hornets stayed locked in; the Hornets pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Hornets locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Hornets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
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.
- Celtics · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.