Mon Jan 31, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
103
away
Chemistry
Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
101
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 31 | 24 | 26 | 22 | 103 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 30 | 18 | 29 | 24 | 101 |
After Action Report
The Rockets squeaked past the Celtics 103-101. Rockets' offense had its way with the Celtics. The Rockets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Celtics' defenders refused to give up clean looks.
What tipped it
- 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.