Fri Mar 18, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
106
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
101
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 29 | 22 | 34 | 21 | 106 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 23 | 21 | 30 | 27 | 101 |
After Action Report
The Celtics survived the Rockets 106-101. Every possession went the Celtics way. The Celtics carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; fresh off a statement win, the Rockets stayed locked in. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. The Celtics rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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.