Fri Mar 18, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
131
away
Chemistry
Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
106
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 25 | 37 | 38 | 31 | 131 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 26 | 23 | 31 | 26 | 106 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Celtics blew the doors off the Rockets 131-106. The Rockets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Celtics bent the defense out of shape from deep; the Rockets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. It was over by halftime.
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.