Fri Mar 18, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
113
away
Chemistry
Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
95
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 29 | 34 | 25 | 25 | 113 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 28 | 19 | 25 | 23 | 95 |
After Action Report
The Celtics outlasted the Rockets 113-95. Celtics torched the Rockets on the offensive end. The Celtics looked unstoppable — pure Buzzsaw mode; Celtics' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. 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.
- Celtics · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.