Tue Jan 18, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
101
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
92
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 22 | 26 | 22 | 31 | 101 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 33 | 21 | 17 | 21 | 92 |
After Action Report
The Pacers held off the Rockets 101-92. Pacers' offense had its way with the Rockets. Pacers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Rockets came in with something to prove after a loss. The Pacers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Pacers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Pacers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.