Tue Jan 18, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
115
away
Chemistry
Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
120
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 26 | 29 | 32 | 28 | 115 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 30 | 27 | 35 | 28 | 120 |
After Action Report
The Rockets squeaked past the Pacers 120-115. The Pacers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Rockets ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; Rockets' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. The Rockets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
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 · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.