Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Mon Jan 31, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
109
away
Chemistry
Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
107
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 37 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 109 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 25 | 30 | 27 | 25 | 107 |
After Action Report
The Rockets survived the Celtics 109-107. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Rockets' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.