Fri Feb 11, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
125
away
Chemistry
Steady
Indiana PacersPacers
109
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 37 | 32 | 35 | 21 | 125 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 40 | 18 | 31 | 20 | 109 |
After Action Report
In Indiana, the Rockets outlasted the Pacers 125-109. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Rockets cashed in. Rockets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; Pacers' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. The Rockets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.