Mon Jan 31, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
110
away
Chemistry
Hot
Boston CelticsCeltics
101
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 26 | 31 | 27 | 26 | 110 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 26 | 30 | 22 | 23 | 101 |
After Action Report
The Rockets outlasted the Celtics 110-101. Rockets torched the Celtics on the offensive end. Second-chance points piled up for the Rockets; the Rockets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.