Tue Jan 18, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
92
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Houston RocketsRockets
86
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 23 | 27 | 24 | 18 | 92 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 15 | 28 | 20 | 23 | 86 |
After Action Report
The Pacers outlasted the Rockets 92-86. The Rockets couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Pacers. Pacers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Rockets carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. Early returns: the Pacers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Pacers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.