Mon Jan 31, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
118
away
Chemistry
Hot
Boston CelticsCeltics
130
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 28 | 33 | 21 | 36 | 118 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 37 | 30 | 34 | 29 | 130 |
After Action Report
The Celtics handled the Rockets 130-118. The Celtics got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Celtics came in with something to prove after a loss. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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.