Tue Jan 18, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
110
away
Chemistry
Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
133
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 30 | 21 | 35 | 24 | 110 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 35 | 39 | 31 | 28 | 133 |
After Action Report
The Rockets blew the doors off the Pacers 133-110. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Rockets cashed in. The Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Rockets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Pacers looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Early returns: the Rockets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pacers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Pacers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.