Fri Mar 18, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
93
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
112
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 28 | 21 | 18 | 26 | 93 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 27 | 25 | 33 | 27 | 112 |
After Action Report
The Rockets took care of the Celtics 112-93. The better team simply showed up tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Rockets; the Rockets came in with something to prove after a loss. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Rockets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.