Mon Jan 31, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
108
away
Chemistry
Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
112
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 30 | 22 | 28 | 28 | 108 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 29 | 29 | 31 | 23 | 112 |
After Action Report
The Celtics snuck past the Rockets 112-108. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Celtics. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Rockets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.