Fri Feb 11, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
129
away
Chemistry
Tense
Indiana PacersPacers
125
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 27 | 35 | 40 | 27 | 129 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 29 | 25 | 28 | 43 | 125 |
After Action Report
The Rockets snuck past the Pacers 129-125. The tempo dragged the Pacers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Rockets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; Pacers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim.
What tipped it
- 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 · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.