Tue Jan 18, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
100
away
Chemistry
Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
97
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 23 | 32 | 23 | 22 | 100 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 18 | 21 | 25 | 33 | 97 |
After Action Report
The Pacers squeaked past the Rockets 100-97. Ugly basketball, but the Pacers did just enough. The Pacers ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Pacers bench chemistry carried them. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Pacers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.