Fri Mar 18, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
105
away
Chemistry
Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
94
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 34 | 25 | 22 | 24 | 105 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 30 | 20 | 26 | 18 | 94 |
After Action Report
The Celtics downed the Rockets 105-94. Ugly basketball, but the Celtics did just enough. The Celtics carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Celtics' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Celtics' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Celtics · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.