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.