Tue Jan 18, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
106
away
Chemistry
Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
109
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 31 | 28 | 24 | 23 | 106 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 18 | 28 | 34 | 29 | 109 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Rockets survived the Pacers 109-106. The Pacers couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Rockets. The Pacers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Pacers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. Rockets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pacers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.