Mon Jan 31, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
109
away
Chemistry
Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
101
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 28 | 29 | 21 | 31 | 109 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 25 | 21 | 17 | 38 | 101 |
After Action Report
The Rockets fended off the Celtics 109-101. Rockets' scorers couldn't be contained. The Rockets ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; Rockets' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Rockets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.