Mon Jan 31, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
115
away
Chemistry
Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
125
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 24 | 31 | 29 | 31 | 115 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 41 | 24 | 30 | 30 | 125 |
After Action Report
The Celtics outlasted the Rockets 125-115. Celtics' scorers couldn't be contained. The Superstar Stack delivered when it mattered for the Celtics; the Celtics played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Celtics · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Rockets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
