Mon Jan 31, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
112
away
Chemistry
Cold
Boston CelticsCeltics
116
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 28 | 25 | 27 | 22 | 10 | 112 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 29 | 24 | 19 | 30 | 14 | 116 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Celtics survived the Rockets 116-112 in overtime. Celtics' offense had its way with the Rockets. Celtics' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; the Rockets came in with something to prove after a loss. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Rockets' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Rockets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.