Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Fri Feb 11, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
116
away
Chemistry
Steady
Indiana PacersPacers
111
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 30 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 116 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 25 | 24 | 30 | 32 | 111 |
After Action Report
The Rockets squeaked past the Pacers 116-111. Rockets controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Second-chance points piled up for the Rockets; the Rockets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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.