Fri Feb 11, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
122
away
Chemistry
Tense
Indiana PacersPacers
138
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 36 | 31 | 30 | 25 | 122 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 41 | 35 | 26 | 36 | 138 |
After Action Report
In Indiana, the Pacers downed the Rockets 138-122. Pacers' scorers couldn't be contained. The Pacers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Pacers' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
