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Fri Mar 18, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
112
away
Chemistry Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
93
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Boston CelticsCeltics 25 36 25 26 112
Houston RocketsRockets 16 36 21 20 93

After Action Report

The Celtics outlasted the Rockets 112-93. Celtics' offense had its way with the Rockets. Second-chance points piled up for the Celtics; the Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them.

What tipped it

  • Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Rockets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
  • Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.