Fri Mar 18, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
93
away
Chemistry
Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
113
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 14 | 25 | 28 | 26 | 93 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 23 | 32 | 31 | 27 | 113 |
After Action Report
The Rockets demolished the Celtics 113-93. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Celtics played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Celtics · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.