Fri Mar 18, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
83
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
105
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 22 | 24 | 16 | 21 | 83 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 27 | 28 | 29 | 21 | 105 |
After Action Report
The Rockets ran roughshod over the Celtics 105-83. The better team simply showed up tonight. Fresh off a statement win, the Rockets stayed locked in; Celtics' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. The Rockets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.