Fri Mar 18, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
94
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
120
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 24 | 21 | 21 | 28 | 94 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 30 | 35 | 20 | 35 | 120 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Rockets ran roughshod over the Celtics 120-94. Every possession went the Rockets way. Rockets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; second-chance points piled up for the Rockets. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. Garbage time started early.
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 · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.