Mon Jan 31, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
99
away
Chemistry
Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
109
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 26 | 20 | 32 | 21 | 99 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 32 | 35 | 25 | 17 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Celtics pulled away from the Rockets 109-99. Celtics torched the Rockets on the offensive end. Second-chance points piled up for the Celtics; fresh off a statement win, the Celtics stayed locked in. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed.
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.
- Rockets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.