Fri Mar 18, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
90
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
104
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 26 | 22 | 14 | 28 | 90 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 25 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 104 |
After Action Report
The Rockets outlasted the Celtics 104-90. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Fresh off a statement win, the Rockets stayed locked in; the Celtics came in with something to prove after a loss. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. 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.
- Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.