Fri Mar 18, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
120
away
Chemistry
Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
102
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 29 | 27 | 34 | 30 | 120 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 26 | 33 | 23 | 20 | 102 |
After Action Report
The Celtics took care of the Rockets 120-102. Celtics torched the Rockets on the offensive end. The Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; shots just aren't falling for the Rockets lately. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.