Fri Mar 18, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
111
away
Chemistry
Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
94
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 30 | 31 | 25 | 25 | 111 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 32 | 27 | 14 | 21 | 94 |
After Action Report
The Celtics took care of the Rockets 111-94. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Celtics' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; the Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Celtics' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
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.
- Rockets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.