Mon Jan 31, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
106
away
Chemistry
Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
86
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 27 | 29 | 31 | 19 | 106 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 21 | 24 | 29 | 12 | 86 |
After Action Report
The Rockets blew the doors off the Celtics 106-86. Rockets torched the Celtics on the offensive end. The Rockets played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; the Rockets pushed the pace until the other side broke. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Rockets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.