Tue Jan 18, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
107
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Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
136
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 24 | 19 | 29 | 35 | 107 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 32 | 33 | 34 | 37 | 136 |
After Action Report
The Rockets blew the doors off the Pacers 136-107. Rockets' offense had its way with the Pacers. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Rockets; Rockets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. Early returns: the Rockets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Pacers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pacers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.