Mon Jan 31, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
102
away
Chemistry
Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
130
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 23 | 22 | 24 | 33 | 102 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 28 | 39 | 27 | 36 | 130 |
After Action Report
The Celtics buried the Rockets 130-102. Celtics' offense had its way with the Rockets. Celtics' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.