Tue Jan 18, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
119
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
112
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 36 | 29 | 34 | 20 | 119 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 31 | 21 | 36 | 24 | 112 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Pacers fended off the Rockets 119-112. The breakneck pace played right into Pacers' hands. The Pacers ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; Pacers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Pacers bench chemistry carried them. Pacers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pacers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.