Mon Jan 31, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
113
away
Chemistry
Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
109
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 29 | 27 | 27 | 30 | 113 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 31 | 27 | 29 | 22 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Rockets squeaked past the Celtics 113-109. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Rockets cashed in. The Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Rockets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.