Sat Mar 19, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
102
away
Chemistry
Tense
New Orleans HornetsHornets
100
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 102 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 20 | 30 | 20 | 30 | 100 |
After Action Report
The Celtics survived the Hornets 102-100. Celtics' offense had its way with the Hornets. The Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Celtics answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Hornets rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.