Fri Mar 18, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
115
away
Chemistry
Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
112
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 26 | 35 | 28 | 26 | 115 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 26 | 25 | 27 | 34 | 112 |
After Action Report
The Celtics survived the Rockets 115-112. Ugly basketball, but the Celtics did just enough. Celtics' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; the Rockets couldn't shake the cold spell. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.