Mon Jan 31, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
104
away
Chemistry
Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
101
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 24 | 25 | 26 | 29 | 104 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 29 | 29 | 26 | 17 | 101 |
After Action Report
The Rockets survived the Celtics 104-101. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Rockets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Celtics' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.