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Mon Jan 31, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
119
away
Chemistry Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
147
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Houston RocketsRockets 32 32 37 18 119
Boston CelticsCeltics 41 35 45 26 147

After Action Report

The Celtics buried the Rockets 147-119. The Celtics got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Second-chance points piled up for the Celtics; Celtics' shot-blockers turned the paint into a no-fly zone. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. It was over by halftime.

What tipped it

  • Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Celtics · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
  • 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.
  • Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.