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Fri Mar 18, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
108
away
Chemistry Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
101
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Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Boston CelticsCeltics 35 24 25 24 108
Houston RocketsRockets 31 22 24 24 101

After Action Report

The Celtics edged the Rockets 108-101. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Celtics answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Celtics' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.

What tipped it

  • Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.