Fri Mar 18, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
116
away
Chemistry
Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
127
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 25 | 34 | 30 | 27 | 116 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 28 | 31 | 39 | 29 | 127 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Rockets downed the Celtics 127-116. The Celtics had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Rockets pushed the pace until the other side broke; second-chance points piled up for the Celtics. Tonight's Celtics utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.