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Mon Jan 31, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
132
away
Chemistry Hot
Boston CelticsCeltics
114
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Chemistry Elite

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Houston RocketsRockets 35 34 29 34 132
Boston CelticsCeltics 31 23 33 27 114

After Action Report

The Rockets took care of the Celtics 132-114. The tempo dragged the Celtics into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Rockets' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Rockets came in with something to prove after a loss. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them.

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 · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.