Fri Mar 18, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
110
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Houston RocketsRockets
87
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 32 | 28 | 28 | 22 | 110 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 18 | 29 | 27 | 13 | 87 |
After Action Report
The Celtics blew the doors off the Rockets 110-87. Celtics torched the Rockets on the offensive end. Celtics' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; Rockets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.