Fri Feb 11, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
87
away
Chemistry
Tense
Indiana PacersPacers
111
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 22 | 19 | 26 | 20 | 87 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 32 | 28 | 25 | 26 | 111 |
After Action Report
The Pacers blew the doors off the Rockets 111-87. Every possession went the Pacers way. The Rockets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Rockets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Pacers locker room is humming, and it showed. Rockets' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.