Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Fri Mar 18, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
103
away
Chemistry
Elite
Houston RocketsRockets
120
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 32 | 24 | 20 | 27 | 103 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 25 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 120 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Rockets downed the Celtics 120-103. The Rockets got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Rockets carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Celtics' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Celtics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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 · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.