Mon Jan 31, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
107
away
Chemistry
Hot
Boston CelticsCeltics
116
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 30 | 20 | 28 | 29 | 107 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 31 | 36 | 21 | 28 | 116 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Celtics fended off the Rockets 116-107. Celtics' offense had its way with the Rockets. Celtics' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Celtics ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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 · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.