Mon Jan 31, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
98
away
Chemistry
Cold
Boston CelticsCeltics
95
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 24 | 28 | 27 | 19 | 98 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 26 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 95 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Rockets survived the Celtics 98-95. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Rockets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Rockets' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. Whispers of a Celtics locker-room rift aren't helping. Tonight's Celtics utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Celtics · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.