Mon Jan 31, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
115
away
Chemistry
Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
103
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 27 | 21 | 35 | 32 | 115 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 36 | 20 | 24 | 23 | 103 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Rockets handled the Celtics 115-103. Every possession went the Rockets way. The Rockets carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Celtics' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. Early returns: the Rockets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Rockets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.