Mon Jan 31, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
120
away
Chemistry
Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
112
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 30 | 26 | 33 | 31 | 120 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 31 | 30 | 22 | 29 | 112 |
After Action Report
The Rockets held off the Celtics 120-112. The Rockets got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Rockets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Rockets' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. Early returns: the Rockets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.