Mon Jan 31, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
125
away
Chemistry
Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
96
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 35 | 27 | 29 | 34 | 125 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 24 | 21 | 26 | 25 | 96 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Rockets ran roughshod over the Celtics 125-96. The Celtics had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Rockets came in with something to prove after a loss; Rockets' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Celtics rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.