Fri Mar 18, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
122
away
Chemistry
Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
123
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 30 | 33 | 34 | 25 | 122 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 30 | 33 | 36 | 24 | 123 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Rockets squeaked past the Celtics 123-122. The Rockets got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Rockets' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes; Celtics' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.