Fri Mar 18, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
109
away
Chemistry
Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
115
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 38 | 24 | 26 | 21 | 109 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 27 | 33 | 30 | 25 | 115 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Rockets edged the Celtics 115-109. Ugly basketball, but the Rockets did just enough. The Rockets carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Celtics' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. Celtics' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Celtics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Celtics · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.