Fri Feb 11, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
109
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Chemistry
Hot
Indiana PacersPacers
104
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 26 | 33 | 23 | 27 | 109 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 23 | 27 | 29 | 25 | 104 |
After Action Report
In Indiana, the Rockets squeaked past the Pacers 109-104. Every possession went the Rockets way. Pacers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Pacers came in with something to prove after a loss. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. Rockets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pacers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.