Fri Mar 18, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
115
away
Chemistry
Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
96
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 25 | 31 | 27 | 32 | 115 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 19 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 96 |
After Action Report
The Celtics downed the Rockets 115-96. The Rockets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; fresh off a statement win, the Celtics stayed locked in. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.