Hawks (
damnmydogisFAT) are the champions!
Fri Mar 18, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
101
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
93
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 20 | 31 | 29 | 21 | 101 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 27 | 21 | 16 | 29 | 93 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Celtics fended off the Rockets 101-93. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Celtics came in with something to prove after a loss; the Celtics bent the defense out of shape from deep. Rockets' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.