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Fri Mar 18, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
105
away
Chemistry Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
82
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Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Boston CelticsCeltics 25 31 23 26 105
Houston RocketsRockets 20 19 18 25 82

After Action Report

The Celtics ran roughshod over the Rockets 105-82. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Celtics looked unstoppable — pure Buzzsaw mode; Celtics' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Never a doubt in this one.

What tipped it

  • Rockets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • Celtics · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
  • Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.