Fri Mar 18, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
121
away
Chemistry
Elite
Houston RocketsRockets
119
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 25 | 21 | 32 | 31 | 12 | 121 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 26 | 26 | 25 | 32 | 10 | 119 |
After Action Report
The Celtics snuck past the Rockets 121-119 in overtime. The Rockets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Celtics ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; Celtics' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. The Rockets rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
