Mon Jan 31, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
98
away
Chemistry
Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
125
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 30 | 22 | 21 | 25 | 98 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 33 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 125 |
After Action Report
The Celtics ran roughshod over the Rockets 125-98. The Celtics got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.