Mon Jan 31, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
83
away
Chemistry
Cold
Boston CelticsCeltics
90
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 22 | 23 | 18 | 20 | 83 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 19 | 33 | 19 | 19 | 90 |
After Action Report
The Celtics edged the Rockets 90-83. The Celtics won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Celtics' balanced five covered every spot on the floor; the Celtics carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Balanced Five A starting five that covers every position with even talent finds a synergy edge.
- Celtics · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Rockets · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Rockets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.