Mon Jan 31, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
132
away
Chemistry
Hot
Boston CelticsCeltics
110
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 39 | 27 | 39 | 27 | 132 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 30 | 26 | 34 | 20 | 110 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Rockets buried the Celtics 132-110. The tempo dragged the Celtics into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Second-chance points piled up for the Rockets; the Rockets played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Rockets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.