Fri Mar 18, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
119
away
Chemistry
Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
104
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 30 | 28 | 32 | 29 | 119 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 27 | 20 | 28 | 29 | 104 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Celtics took care of the Rockets 119-104. Celtics' scorers couldn't be contained. Celtics' defenders refused to give up clean looks; Rockets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.