Fri Mar 18, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
111
away
Chemistry
Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
114
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 23 | 28 | 37 | 23 | 111 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 31 | 30 | 29 | 24 | 114 |
After Action Report
The Rockets squeaked past the Celtics 114-111. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Rockets cashed in. The Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Rockets are in a full-on tailspin.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.