Tue Jan 18, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
97
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Chemistry
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Houston RocketsRockets
96
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 27 | 23 | 25 | 22 | 97 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 24 | 27 | 23 | 22 | 96 |
After Action Report
The Pacers squeaked past the Rockets 97-96. The Pacers won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Pacers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; the Rockets pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Pacers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Pacers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pacers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.