Tue Jan 18, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
116
away
Chemistry
Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
89
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 34 | 23 | 37 | 22 | 116 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 20 | 25 | 23 | 21 | 89 |
After Action Report
The Pacers blew the doors off the Rockets 116-89. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Pacers cashed in. Pacers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Pacers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Pacers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.