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Mon Jan 31, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
108
away
Chemistry Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
92
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Houston RocketsRockets 31 24 23 30 108
Boston CelticsCeltics 22 23 21 26 92

After Action Report

In Boston, the Rockets downed the Celtics 108-92. Rockets torched the Celtics on the offensive end. The Rockets carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; the Celtics came in with something to prove after a loss. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Rockets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.

What tipped it

  • Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Rockets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.