Fri Mar 18, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
108
away
Chemistry
Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
107
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 31 | 23 | 18 | 36 | 108 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 27 | 29 | 27 | 24 | 107 |
After Action Report
The Celtics survived the Rockets 108-107. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Celtics answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Celtics' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Celtics' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.