Mon Jan 31, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
104
away
Chemistry
Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
101
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 30 | 23 | 27 | 24 | 104 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 23 | 23 | 24 | 31 | 101 |
After Action Report
The Rockets survived the Celtics 104-101. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Rockets carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; shots just aren't falling for the Celtics lately. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. The Rockets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Rockets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.