Fri Mar 18, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
103
away
Chemistry
Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
106
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 29 | 28 | 33 | 13 | 103 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 34 | 30 | 21 | 21 | 106 |
After Action Report
The Rockets snuck past the Celtics 106-103. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Rockets carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Celtics' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Rockets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.