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nathan) are the champions!
Fri Mar 18, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
117
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Houston RocketsRockets
123
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 30 | 24 | 28 | 35 | 117 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 29 | 33 | 34 | 27 | 123 |
After Action Report
The Rockets outlasted the Celtics 123-117. The Celtics had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Fresh off a statement win, the Rockets stayed locked in; Rockets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. Early returns: the Rockets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- 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.