Fri Mar 18, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
107
away
Chemistry
Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
109
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 25 | 25 | 26 | 31 | 107 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 32 | 22 | 27 | 28 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Rockets squeaked past the Celtics 109-107. Every possession went the Rockets way. Rockets' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; Celtics' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. Rockets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Celtics · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.