Mon Jan 31, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
80
away
Chemistry
Hot
Boston CelticsCeltics
103
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 20 | 18 | 26 | 16 | 80 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 26 | 23 | 33 | 21 | 103 |
After Action Report
The Celtics ran roughshod over the Rockets 103-80. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Second-chance points piled up for the Celtics; the Celtics came in with something to prove after a loss. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.