Mon Jan 31, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
120
away
Chemistry
Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
111
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 34 | 28 | 24 | 34 | 120 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 29 | 32 | 29 | 21 | 111 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Rockets outlasted the Celtics 120-111. The tempo dragged the Celtics into a rhythm they couldn't survive. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Rockets; the Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Rockets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.