Mon Jan 31, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
101
away
Chemistry
Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
106
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 24 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 101 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 24 | 26 | 27 | 29 | 106 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Celtics snuck past the Rockets 106-101. The Rockets couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Celtics. The Celtics ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; Celtics' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.