Hawks (
damnmydogisFAT) are the champions!
Tue Jan 18, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
117
away
Chemistry
Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
139
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 30 | 23 | 33 | 31 | 117 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 23 | 38 | 44 | 34 | 139 |
After Action Report
The Rockets buried the Pacers 139-117. The Rockets got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Rockets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Rockets' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pacers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.