Fri Feb 11, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
96
away
Chemistry
Tense
Indiana PacersPacers
90
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 28 | 22 | 26 | 20 | 96 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 20 | 18 | 24 | 28 | 90 |
After Action Report
In Indiana, the Rockets outlasted the Pacers 96-90. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Pacers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Pacers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.