Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Fri Mar 18, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
104
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Houston RocketsRockets
94
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 25 | 29 | 25 | 25 | 104 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 26 | 12 | 28 | 28 | 94 |
After Action Report
The Celtics took care of the Rockets 104-94. Celtics' scorers couldn't be contained. Celtics' stars took over and bent the game to their will; the Celtics ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Celtics' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Celtics · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Celtics · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.