Mon Jan 31, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
104
away
Chemistry
Elite
Boston CelticsCeltics
102
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 26 | 27 | 29 | 22 | 104 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 28 | 21 | 27 | 26 | 102 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Rockets survived the Celtics 104-102. The better team simply showed up tonight. Rockets' defenders refused to give up clean looks; the Celtics answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.