Fri Mar 18, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
112
away
Chemistry
Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
80
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 31 | 33 | 27 | 21 | 112 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 12 | 18 | 29 | 21 | 80 |
After Action Report
The Celtics blew the doors off the Rockets 112-80. Celtics' offense had its way with the Rockets. The Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Celtics' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.