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nathan) are the champions!
Tue Jan 18, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
113
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Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
107
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 28 | 30 | 26 | 29 | 113 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 27 | 26 | 32 | 22 | 107 |
After Action Report
The Pacers edged the Rockets 113-107. The Rockets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Pacers' old heads steadied the ship in the swings; the Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Pacers bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- 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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.