Fri Feb 11, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
106
away
Chemistry
Steady
Indiana PacersPacers
83
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 24 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 106 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 19 | 23 | 27 | 14 | 83 |
After Action Report
The Rockets demolished the Pacers 106-83. Rockets torched the Pacers on the offensive end. Fresh off a statement win, the Rockets stayed locked in; the Rockets bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. Rockets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Rockets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.