Mon Jan 31, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
105
away
Chemistry
Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
132
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 30 | 29 | 21 | 25 | 105 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 34 | 32 | 37 | 29 | 132 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Celtics demolished the Rockets 132-105. Celtics' offense had its way with the Rockets. The Celtics carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Rockets' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Rockets utilization choices clashed with the team identity. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.