Suns (
damnmydogisFAT) are the champions!
Fri Feb 11, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
97
away
Chemistry
Steady
Indiana PacersPacers
109
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Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 25 | 26 | 22 | 24 | 97 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 26 | 24 | 28 | 31 | 109 |
After Action Report
In Indiana, the Pacers downed the Rockets 109-97. Pacers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Pacers couldn't shake the cold spell; the Pacers pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Rockets looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Pacers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Rockets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.