Mon Jan 31, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
97
away
Chemistry
Hot
Boston CelticsCeltics
95
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 23 | 24 | 28 | 22 | 97 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 24 | 26 | 25 | 20 | 95 |
After Action Report
The Rockets squeaked past the Celtics 97-95. The Rockets won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Rockets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Rockets' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Rockets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.