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