Mon Jan 31, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
128
away
Chemistry
Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
127
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 33 | 20 | 31 | 33 | 11 | 128 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 22 | 34 | 30 | 31 | 10 | 127 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Rockets squeaked past the Celtics 128-127 in overtime. The tempo dragged the Celtics into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Rockets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; the Celtics came in with something to prove after a loss. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. The Rockets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.