Fri Mar 18, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
120
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
123
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 29 | 29 | 32 | 30 | 120 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 29 | 34 | 31 | 29 | 123 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Rockets survived the Celtics 123-120. Rockets torched the Celtics on the offensive end. The Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Rockets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.