Sat Mar 19, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
102
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Chemistry
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New Orleans HornetsHornets
98
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 25 | 29 | 25 | 23 | 102 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 27 | 20 | 28 | 23 | 98 |
After Action Report
The Celtics snuck past the Hornets 102-98. Celtics' offense had its way with the Hornets. The Celtics played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; second-chance points piled up for the Hornets. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. The Celtics rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hornets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Celtics · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.