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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.