Mon Jan 31, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
100
away
Chemistry
Hot
Boston CelticsCeltics
92
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 29 | 26 | 22 | 23 | 100 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 22 | 30 | 22 | 18 | 92 |
After Action Report
The Rockets held off the Celtics 100-92. Ugly basketball, but the Rockets did just enough. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Rockets; the Celtics played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. The Rockets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Rockets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.