Fri Mar 18, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
119
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
104
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 35 | 33 | 23 | 28 | 119 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 28 | 28 | 16 | 32 | 104 |
After Action Report
The Celtics pulled away from the Rockets 119-104. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Celtics cashed in. Celtics' old heads steadied the ship in the swings; fresh off a statement win, the Rockets stayed locked in. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Rockets · 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.