Fri Mar 18, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
106
away
Chemistry
Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
90
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 23 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 106 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 14 | 16 | 33 | 27 | 90 |
After Action Report
The Celtics downed the Rockets 106-90. The better team simply showed up tonight. Fresh off a statement win, the Celtics stayed locked in; the Rockets bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Celtics' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.