Fri Feb 11, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
99
away
Chemistry
Tense
Indiana PacersPacers
108
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 28 | 30 | 22 | 19 | 99 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 22 | 31 | 24 | 31 | 108 |
After Action Report
The Pacers outlasted the Rockets 108-99. The Rockets couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Pacers. Pacers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Pacers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Rockets looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Pacers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pacers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Rockets · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Rockets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.