Mon Jan 31, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
100
away
Chemistry
Cold
Boston CelticsCeltics
114
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 37 | 13 | 27 | 23 | 100 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 33 | 24 | 29 | 28 | 114 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Celtics pulled away from the Rockets 114-100. Celtics' offense had its way with the Rockets. The Celtics played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Celtics' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.