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.