Tue Jan 18, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
96
away
Chemistry
Cold
Houston RocketsRockets
102
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 26 | 17 | 25 | 28 | 96 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 28 | 25 | 26 | 23 | 102 |
After Action Report
The Rockets fended off the Pacers 102-96. The Pacers couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Rockets. The Pacers came in with something to prove after a loss. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. The Rockets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- 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.