Tue Jan 18, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
115
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
121
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 32 | 27 | 30 | 26 | 115 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 29 | 29 | 34 | 29 | 121 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Rockets edged the Pacers 121-115. The breakneck pace played right into Rockets' hands. Rockets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; second-chance points piled up for the Rockets.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Pacers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.