Fri Mar 18, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
111
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
121
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 29 | 23 | 27 | 32 | 111 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 31 | 35 | 25 | 30 | 121 |
After Action Report
The Rockets pulled away from the Celtics 121-111. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Rockets cashed in. Rockets' skid keeps deepening — heads down on both ends; Rockets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. Rockets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Rockets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.