Mon Jan 31, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
100
away
Chemistry
Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
123
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 26 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 100 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 29 | 33 | 29 | 32 | 123 |
After Action Report
The Celtics demolished the Rockets 123-100. The Rockets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Celtics; Celtics' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.