Mon Jan 31, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
116
away
Chemistry
Hot
Boston CelticsCeltics
115
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 30 | 26 | 30 | 30 | 116 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 31 | 33 | 25 | 26 | 115 |
After Action Report
The Rockets survived the Celtics 116-115. Rockets torched the Celtics on the offensive end. Second-chance points piled up for the Rockets; the Rockets carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Rockets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.