Mon Jan 31, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
119
away
Chemistry
Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
117
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 28 | 19 | 35 | 37 | 119 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 23 | 26 | 40 | 28 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Rockets snuck past the Celtics 119-117. The Rockets got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Rockets' old heads steadied the ship in the swings; second-chance points piled up for the Celtics.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
