Tue Jan 18, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
77
away
Chemistry
Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
137
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 22 | 14 | 20 | 21 | 77 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 39 | 26 | 47 | 25 | 137 |
After Action Report
The Rockets ran roughshod over the Pacers 137-77. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Rockets cashed in. The Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Rockets carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Pacers utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pacers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.