Mon Jan 31, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
132
away
Chemistry
Hot
Boston CelticsCeltics
133
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 25 | 33 | 33 | 28 | 13 | 132 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 30 | 32 | 30 | 27 | 14 | 133 |
After Action Report
The Celtics squeaked past the Rockets 133-132 in overtime. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Celtics cashed in. The Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; second-chance points piled up for the Rockets.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.