Sat Mar 19, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
101
away
Chemistry
Steady
New Orleans HornetsHornets
75
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 24 | 26 | 20 | 31 | 101 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 27 | 14 | 15 | 19 | 75 |
After Action Report
The Celtics demolished the Hornets 101-75. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Celtics' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Celtics couldn't shake the cold spell. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Celtics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Celtics · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.