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Mon Jan 31, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
99
away
Chemistry Cold
Boston CelticsCeltics
129
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Houston RocketsRockets 28 26 22 23 99
Boston CelticsCeltics 31 37 27 34 129

After Action Report

The Celtics demolished the Rockets 129-99. The Celtics got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Celtics came in with something to prove after a loss. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Rockets utilization choices clashed with the team identity. It was over by halftime.

What tipped it

  • Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.