Mon Jan 31, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
100
away
Chemistry
Hot
Boston CelticsCeltics
91
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 25 | 30 | 28 | 17 | 100 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 19 | 20 | 26 | 26 | 91 |
After Action Report
The Rockets held off the Celtics 100-91. The better team simply showed up tonight. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Rockets; shots just aren't falling for the Celtics lately. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Rockets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.