Fri Mar 18, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
109
away
Chemistry
Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
117
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 29 | 29 | 28 | 23 | 109 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 31 | 29 | 21 | 36 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Rockets held off the Celtics 117-109. The Celtics had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Rockets' skid keeps deepening — heads down on both ends; the Rockets pushed the pace until the other side broke.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.