Mon Jan 31, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
98
away
Chemistry
Elite
Boston CelticsCeltics
105
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 31 | 18 | 27 | 22 | 98 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 27 | 24 | 30 | 24 | 105 |
After Action Report
The Celtics fended off the Rockets 105-98. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Celtics carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Celtics' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.