Fri Feb 11, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
97
away
Chemistry
Tense
Indiana PacersPacers
110
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 27 | 24 | 18 | 28 | 97 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 27 | 22 | 31 | 30 | 110 |
After Action Report
The Pacers outlasted the Rockets 110-97. Every possession went the Pacers way. Pacers' old heads steadied the ship in the swings; Rockets' skid keeps deepening — heads down on both ends. The Rockets looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Pacers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Rockets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.