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