Tue Jan 18, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
113
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Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
104
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 23 | 32 | 30 | 28 | 113 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 33 | 18 | 30 | 23 | 104 |
After Action Report
The Pacers held off the Rockets 113-104. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Pacers cashed in. The Pacers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Pacers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pacers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.