Fri Feb 11, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
108
away
Chemistry
Steady
Indiana PacersPacers
125
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 23 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 108 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 29 | 27 | 37 | 32 | 125 |
After Action Report
The Pacers downed the Rockets 125-108. The tempo dragged the Rockets into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Pacers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Pacers pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Pacers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.