Fri Mar 18, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
100
away
Chemistry
Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
83
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 22 | 29 | 29 | 20 | 100 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 24 | 24 | 23 | 12 | 83 |
After Action Report
The Celtics pulled away from the Rockets 100-83. The better team simply showed up tonight. Celtics' balanced five covered every spot on the floor; Celtics' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Celtics · Balanced Five A starting five that covers every position with even talent finds a synergy edge.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.