Fri Mar 18, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
111
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
125
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 29 | 29 | 22 | 31 | 111 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 29 | 30 | 37 | 29 | 125 |
After Action Report
The Rockets outlasted the Celtics 125-111. The Rockets got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Rockets' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; second-chance points piled up for the Celtics.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- 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.