Tue Jan 18, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
119
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
113
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 37 | 31 | 27 | 24 | 119 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 28 | 29 | 30 | 26 | 113 |
After Action Report
The Pacers outlasted the Rockets 119-113. The tempo dragged the Rockets into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Pacers pushed the pace until the other side broke; the Rockets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. Early returns: the Pacers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.