Tue Jan 18, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
86
away
Chemistry
Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
109
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 17 | 26 | 27 | 16 | 86 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 29 | 29 | 25 | 26 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Rockets buried the Pacers 109-86. The Rockets got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Rockets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Rockets bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Rockets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Pacers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.