Fri Mar 18, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
101
away
Chemistry
Elite
Houston RocketsRockets
104
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 27 | 16 | 27 | 31 | 101 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 27 | 23 | 25 | 29 | 104 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Rockets squeaked past the Celtics 104-101. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Rockets' defenders refused to give up clean looks; the Celtics answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. Survive-and-advance type win.
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.