Mon Jan 31, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
88
away
Chemistry
Hot
Boston CelticsCeltics
120
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 27 | 21 | 23 | 17 | 88 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 30 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 120 |
After Action Report
The Celtics buried the Rockets 120-88. The Celtics got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Celtics came in with something to prove after a loss; Celtics' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. The Celtics rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.