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Fri Mar 18, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
113
away
Chemistry Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
127
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Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Boston CelticsCeltics 28 31 26 28 113
Houston RocketsRockets 25 32 31 39 127

After Action Report

The Rockets handled the Celtics 127-113. Rockets' offense had its way with the Celtics. The Rockets carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; the Rockets pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Rockets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.

What tipped it

  • Rockets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.