15-10 at home

[Steve Huffman <stevhuff@eastky.net>]

Five three's in the last five minutes of the game propelled the
Boston Celtics to a 107-96 victory over the visiting Houston
Rockets.

Antoine Walker was real big in the fourth quarter.  He made
two three's,  two layups, and several assists.   NBA, All-Star Antoine
Walker had his third career  triple double; 27 points, 14 rebounds,
and 10 assists.

Dana Barros made two threes, and Bruce Bowen also
had a three pointer down the stretch.  Barros finished the
game with 23 points.

Travis Knight had a big night with 21.  Bruce Bowen had 10.
and was 2-2 behind the three point line.

Other Celtics scoring were Brown 7, Mercer 7, McCarty 2,
DeClercq 4, Billups 5, and Edney 1.  John Thomas played
but did not score.

Steve Huffman