Fri Mar 18, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
115
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
103
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 24 | 19 | 31 | 41 | 115 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 28 | 22 | 25 | 28 | 103 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Celtics pulled away from the Rockets 115-103. The Rockets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Celtics played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; the Rockets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Celtics rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Celtics · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.