Fri Feb 11, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
115
away
Chemistry
Tense
Indiana PacersPacers
94
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 27 | 39 | 33 | 16 | 115 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 23 | 22 | 16 | 33 | 94 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Rockets rolled past the Pacers 115-94. Rockets controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Rockets came in with something to prove after a loss; Rockets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. The Rockets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.