Fri Mar 18, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
118
away
Chemistry
Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
106
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 30 | 27 | 30 | 31 | 118 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 34 | 23 | 28 | 21 | 106 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Celtics downed the Rockets 118-106. The Celtics got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Celtics pushed the pace until the other side broke; Rockets' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.