Tue Jan 18, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
106
away
Chemistry
Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
117
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 23 | 34 | 30 | 19 | 106 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 28 | 26 | 32 | 31 | 117 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Rockets pulled away from the Pacers 117-106. Rockets torched the Pacers on the offensive end. The Rockets carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; the Rockets bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. Rockets' 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 · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.