Fri Mar 18, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
101
away
Chemistry
Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
141
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 30 | 23 | 26 | 22 | 101 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 29 | 43 | 39 | 30 | 141 |
After Action Report
The Rockets rolled past the Celtics 141-101. The Celtics had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Rockets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; second-chance points piled up for the Celtics. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.