Tue Jan 18, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
139
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Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
114
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Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 35 | 29 | 38 | 37 | 139 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 28 | 29 | 22 | 35 | 114 |
After Action Report
The Pacers demolished the Rockets 139-114. Pacers' scorers couldn't be contained. Rockets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Rockets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.