Mon Jan 31, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
120
away
Chemistry
Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
115
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 25 | 30 | 28 | 37 | 120 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 29 | 27 | 28 | 31 | 115 |
After Action Report
The Rockets squeaked past the Celtics 120-115. Rockets torched the Celtics on the offensive end. Rockets' old heads steadied the ship in the swings; Celtics' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Rockets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.