Mon Jan 31, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
97
away
Chemistry
Cold
Boston CelticsCeltics
137
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 20 | 20 | 27 | 30 | 97 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 32 | 30 | 42 | 33 | 137 |
After Action Report
The Celtics buried the Rockets 137-97. Celtics' offense had its way with the Rockets. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Celtics; the Celtics bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Celtics' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- 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.