Fri Mar 18, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
96
away
Chemistry
Cold
Houston RocketsRockets
106
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 24 | 21 | 23 | 28 | 96 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 27 | 32 | 24 | 23 | 106 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Rockets handled the Celtics 106-96. Every possession went the Rockets way. Rockets' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes; fresh off a statement win, the Celtics stayed locked in. Tonight's Celtics utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.