Fri Mar 18, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
104
away
Chemistry
Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
99
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 22 | 34 | 30 | 18 | 104 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 27 | 21 | 28 | 23 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Celtics squeaked past the Rockets 104-99. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Celtics carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; the Celtics bent the defense out of shape from deep.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Rockets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Celtics · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.