Mon Jan 31, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
110
away
Chemistry
Elite
Boston CelticsCeltics
90
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 26 | 35 | 32 | 17 | 110 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 22 | 13 | 30 | 25 | 90 |
After Action Report
The Rockets demolished the Celtics 110-90. Rockets torched the Celtics on the offensive end. Second-chance points piled up for the Rockets; the Superstar Stack delivered when it mattered for the Rockets. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. The Rockets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Rockets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.