Mon Jan 31, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
86
away
Chemistry
Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
113
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 27 | 23 | 18 | 18 | 86 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 25 | 29 | 25 | 34 | 113 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Celtics buried the Rockets 113-86. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Celtics came in with something to prove after a loss; second-chance points piled up for the Rockets. The Rockets rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.