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Fri Mar 18, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
126
away
Chemistry Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
124
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Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Boston CelticsCeltics 36 36 33 21 126
Houston RocketsRockets 29 31 38 26 124

After Action Report

In a track meet, the Celtics squeaked past the Rockets 126-124. The breakneck pace played right into Celtics' hands. The Celtics answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Celtics' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.

What tipped it

  • Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.