Tue Jan 18, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
108
away
Chemistry
Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
95
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 32 | 30 | 19 | 27 | 108 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 22 | 26 | 28 | 19 | 95 |
After Action Report
The Pacers took care of the Rockets 108-95. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Pacers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; second-chance points piled up for the Rockets. Pacers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Pacers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.