Mon Jan 31, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
136
away
Chemistry
Elite
Boston CelticsCeltics
104
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 40 | 37 | 28 | 31 | 136 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 28 | 18 | 24 | 34 | 104 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Rockets blew the doors off the Celtics 136-104. The tempo dragged the Celtics into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Second-chance points piled up for the Rockets; the Rockets came in with something to prove after a loss. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. The Rockets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Celtics · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.