Fri Mar 18, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
109
away
Chemistry
Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
99
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 21 | 29 | 19 | 40 | 109 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 20 | 21 | 31 | 27 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Celtics pulled away from the Rockets 109-99. Every possession went the Celtics way. Celtics' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Celtics pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Celtics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.