Mon Jan 31, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
108
away
Chemistry
Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
117
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 20 | 33 | 33 | 22 | 108 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 28 | 28 | 37 | 24 | 117 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Celtics shocked the Rockets 117-108. The Celtics got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Second-chance points piled up for the Celtics; fresh off a statement win, the Celtics stayed locked in. On paper this one shouldn't have been close — basketball had other ideas.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.