Mon Jan 31, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
141
away
Chemistry
Hot
Boston CelticsCeltics
108
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 31 | 35 | 37 | 38 | 141 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 19 | 23 | 36 | 30 | 108 |
After Action Report
The Rockets demolished the Celtics 141-108. The breakneck pace played right into Rockets' hands. Rockets' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; second-chance points piled up for the Rockets. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Rockets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.