SuperSonics (
damnmydogisFAT) are the champions!
Tue Jan 18, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
97
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Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
117
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 26 | 18 | 25 | 28 | 97 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 24 | 33 | 30 | 30 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Rockets buried the Pacers 117-97. Rockets' scorers couldn't be contained. The Rockets carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; the Pacers are in a full-on tailspin. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Rockets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pacers · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.