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Mon Jan 31, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
122
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Chemistry Hot
Boston CelticsCeltics
123
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Houston RocketsRockets 32 27 35 28 122
Boston CelticsCeltics 33 34 33 23 123

After Action Report

In Boston, the Celtics squeaked past the Rockets 123-122. Celtics controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Celtics came in with something to prove after a loss; the Rockets carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed.

What tipped it

  • Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • 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.