Fri Mar 18, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
100
away
Chemistry
Cold
Houston RocketsRockets
113
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 28 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 100 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 36 | 26 | 22 | 29 | 113 |
After Action Report
The Rockets took care of the Celtics 113-100. Every possession went the Rockets way. The Rockets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Rockets bent the defense out of shape from deep. Early returns: the Rockets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- 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.