Fri Mar 18, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
101
away
Chemistry
Cold
Houston RocketsRockets
117
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 33 | 22 | 29 | 17 | 101 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 30 | 34 | 24 | 29 | 117 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Rockets outlasted the Celtics 117-101. Rockets torched the Celtics on the offensive end. Rockets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Rockets pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Celtics looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. The Celtics rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Celtics · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Celtics · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.