Fri Mar 18, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
108
away
Chemistry
Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
116
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 30 | 20 | 29 | 29 | 108 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 28 | 29 | 34 | 25 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Rockets held off the Celtics 116-108. The tempo dragged the Celtics into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Celtics are in a full-on tailspin; Celtics' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Celtics looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Celtics · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.