Fri Mar 18, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
117
away
Chemistry
Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
104
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 28 | 30 | 28 | 31 | 117 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 25 | 30 | 27 | 22 | 104 |
After Action Report
The Celtics pulled away from the Rockets 117-104. Every possession went the Celtics way. Celtics' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; shots just aren't falling for the Rockets lately. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Rockets' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Celtics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.