Tue Jan 18, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
97
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
91
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 26 | 23 | 26 | 22 | 97 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 22 | 22 | 25 | 22 | 91 |
After Action Report
The Pacers fended off the Rockets 97-91. The Rockets couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Pacers. The Pacers bench chemistry carried them. Pacers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.