Mon Jan 31, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
120
away
Chemistry
Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
115
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 29 | 37 | 28 | 26 | 120 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 24 | 32 | 27 | 32 | 115 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Rockets squeaked past the Celtics 120-115. Rockets controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Rockets' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; Rockets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.