Fri Mar 18, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
118
away
Chemistry
Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
100
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 28 | 30 | 22 | 38 | 118 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 27 | 17 | 34 | 22 | 100 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Celtics handled the Rockets 118-100. The tempo dragged the Rockets into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Celtics pushed the pace until the other side broke; Rockets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Rockets utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- 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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.