Tue Jan 18, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
104
away
Chemistry
Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
108
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 26 | 28 | 22 | 28 | 104 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 30 | 30 | 29 | 19 | 108 |
After Action Report
The Rockets squeaked past the Pacers 108-104. Every possession went the Rockets way. The Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Rockets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.