Tue Jan 18, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
116
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
113
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 32 | 25 | 31 | 28 | 116 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 29 | 31 | 27 | 26 | 113 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Pacers squeaked past the Rockets 116-113. Pacers' scorers couldn't be contained. The Pacers couldn't shake the cold spell; Rockets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Pacers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Rockets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pacers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.