Fri Mar 18, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
103
away
Chemistry
Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
105
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 21 | 31 | 20 | 31 | 103 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 28 | 19 | 23 | 35 | 105 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Rockets squeaked past the Celtics 105-103. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Rockets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Rockets' outside barrage was a constant threat. Rockets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Rockets · 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.