Fri Mar 18, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
96
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
102
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 10 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 5 | 96 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 23 | 25 | 25 | 18 | 11 | 102 |
After Action Report
The Rockets fended off the Celtics 102-96 in overtime. Every possession went the Rockets way. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Rockets; Celtics' outside barrage was a constant threat.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Rockets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.