Mon Jan 31, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
108
away
Chemistry
Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
102
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 32 | 19 | 24 | 33 | 108 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 20 | 36 | 20 | 26 | 102 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Rockets outlasted the Celtics 108-102. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Rockets carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. Whispers of a Celtics locker-room rift aren't helping. The Rockets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Rockets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.