Fri Mar 18, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
139
away
Chemistry
Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
99
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 39 | 39 | 32 | 29 | 139 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 31 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Celtics ran roughshod over the Rockets 139-99. Celtics' offense had its way with the Rockets. The Celtics carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; the Rockets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. The Celtics rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Celtics · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.