Tue Jan 18, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
125
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Chemistry
Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
132
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Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 27 | 34 | 35 | 29 | 125 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 43 | 32 | 27 | 30 | 132 |
After Action Report
The Rockets fended off the Pacers 132-125. The Pacers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Rockets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Rockets came in with something to prove after a loss. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Pacers utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
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.
- Pacers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.