Mon Jan 31, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
111
away
Chemistry
Hot
Boston CelticsCeltics
117
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 26 | 25 | 31 | 29 | 111 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 31 | 40 | 19 | 27 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Celtics fended off the Rockets 117-111. Celtics' offense had its way with the Rockets. The Celtics carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; the Celtics bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.