Mon Jan 31, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
111
away
Chemistry
Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
117
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 25 | 31 | 27 | 28 | 111 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 34 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Celtics held off the Rockets 117-111. The tempo dragged the Rockets into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; fresh off a statement win, the Celtics stayed locked in. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.