Fri Mar 18, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
98
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
106
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 25 | 27 | 27 | 19 | 98 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 25 | 31 | 22 | 28 | 106 |
After Action Report
The Rockets outlasted the Celtics 106-98. Rockets torched the Celtics on the offensive end. The Rockets carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; the Rockets pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Celtics rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.