Mon Jan 31, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
119
away
Chemistry
Elite
Boston CelticsCeltics
124
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 40 | 28 | 24 | 27 | 119 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 29 | 30 | 28 | 37 | 124 |
After Action Report
The Celtics squeaked past the Rockets 124-119. Celtics' scorers couldn't be contained. Celtics' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Celtics' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Rockets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.