Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Fri Mar 18, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
106
away
Chemistry
Elite
Houston RocketsRockets
72
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 25 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 106 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 13 | 25 | 11 | 23 | 72 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Celtics rolled past the Rockets 106-72. The Celtics' lockdown unit choked off Rockets' offense. The Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Celtics' shot-blockers turned the paint into a no-fly zone. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. The Celtics rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Celtics · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- 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.