Mon Jan 31, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
114
away
Chemistry
Elite
Boston CelticsCeltics
92
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 28 | 24 | 36 | 26 | 114 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 21 | 20 | 27 | 24 | 92 |
After Action Report
The Rockets ran roughshod over the Celtics 114-92. Rockets' offense had its way with the Celtics. Rockets' defenders refused to give up clean looks; Celtics' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Celtics utilization choices clashed with the team identity. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.