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Mon Jan 31, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
115
away
Chemistry Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
105
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Houston RocketsRockets 29 26 30 30 115
Boston CelticsCeltics 31 28 19 27 105

After Action Report

The Rockets pulled away from the Celtics 115-105. The Celtics had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Rockets' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; the Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them.

What tipped it

  • Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • 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.
  • Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.