Hawks (
damnmydogisFAT) are the champions!
Tue Jan 18, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
115
away
Chemistry
Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
130
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 26 | 34 | 30 | 25 | 115 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 33 | 32 | 40 | 25 | 130 |
After Action Report
The Rockets outlasted the Pacers 130-115. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Rockets cashed in. The Rockets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Rockets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Pacers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pacers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.