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Tue Jan 18, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
97
away
Chemistry Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
108
home
Chemistry Hot

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.