Mon Jan 31, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
117
away
Chemistry
Hot
Boston CelticsCeltics
129
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 22 | 18 | 41 | 36 | 117 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 23 | 28 | 42 | 36 | 129 |
After Action Report
The Celtics pulled away from the Rockets 129-117. The Rockets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Celtics answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Rockets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- 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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.