Fri Mar 18, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
110
away
Chemistry
Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
95
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 21 | 26 | 28 | 35 | 110 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 22 | 22 | 22 | 29 | 95 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Celtics handled the Rockets 110-95. Ugly basketball, but the Celtics did just enough. The Celtics played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; the Rockets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Rockets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Celtics · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.