Tue Jan 18, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
101
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Chemistry
Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
121
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 27 | 31 | 20 | 23 | 101 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 26 | 36 | 25 | 34 | 121 |
After Action Report
The Rockets blew the doors off the Pacers 121-101. Rockets' scorers couldn't be contained. The Pacers came in with something to prove after a loss; the Pacers pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pacers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.