Fri Mar 18, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
118
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
127
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 35 | 23 | 20 | 40 | 118 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 34 | 34 | 34 | 25 | 127 |
After Action Report
The Rockets fended off the Celtics 127-118. Rockets torched the Celtics on the offensive end. The Rockets carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Rockets' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. Rockets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Celtics · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.