Fri Mar 18, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
77
away
Chemistry
Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
116
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 16 | 19 | 18 | 24 | 77 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 35 | 20 | 31 | 30 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Rockets ran roughshod over the Celtics 116-77. Every possession went the Rockets way. Fresh off a statement win, the Rockets stayed locked in; Celtics' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.