Tue Jan 18, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
119
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Houston RocketsRockets
80
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 26 | 30 | 29 | 34 | 119 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 15 | 13 | 26 | 26 | 80 |
After Action Report
The Pacers ran roughshod over the Rockets 119-80. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Pacers cashed in. Pacers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; the Rockets ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Pacers bench chemistry carried them. Pacers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. It was over by halftime.
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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.