Tue Jan 18, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
97
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Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
108
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 21 | 32 | 20 | 24 | 97 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 28 | 27 | 25 | 28 | 108 |
After Action Report
The Rockets outlasted the Pacers 108-97. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Rockets' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; the Pacers ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Rockets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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.