Fri Mar 18, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
114
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
128
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 27 | 31 | 22 | 34 | 114 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 35 | 33 | 28 | 32 | 128 |
After Action Report
The Rockets outlasted the Celtics 128-114. Rockets' offense had its way with the Celtics. Rockets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Rockets. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. Rockets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Rockets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Celtics · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.