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Fri Feb 11, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
108
away
Chemistry Steady
Indiana PacersPacers
125
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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.