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