Tue Jan 18, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
105
away
Chemistry
Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
136
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 25 | 32 | 24 | 24 | 105 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 37 | 38 | 26 | 35 | 136 |
After Action Report
The Rockets demolished the Pacers 136-105. Rockets torched the Pacers on the offensive end. The Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Rockets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Pacers looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Pacers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.