Mon Jan 31, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
96
away
Chemistry
Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
126
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 26 | 23 | 25 | 22 | 96 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 28 | 28 | 33 | 37 | 126 |
After Action Report
The Celtics buried the Rockets 126-96. Celtics' offense had its way with the Rockets. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Celtics; Celtics' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Rockets' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
