Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Mon Jan 31, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
101
away
Chemistry
Hot
Boston CelticsCeltics
111
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 20 | 30 | 26 | 25 | 101 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 34 | 23 | 29 | 25 | 111 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Celtics downed the Rockets 111-101. The breakneck pace played right into Celtics' hands. Second-chance points piled up for the Celtics; Celtics' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Rockets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.