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Mon Jan 31, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
96
away
Chemistry Cold
Boston CelticsCeltics
126
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Houston RocketsRockets 30 18 26 22 96
Boston CelticsCeltics 26 38 29 33 126

After Action Report

The Celtics rolled past the Rockets 126-96. Celtics torched the Rockets on the offensive end. The Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Celtics answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Celtics' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Garbage time started early.

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 · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.