Fri Feb 11, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
98
away
Chemistry
Tense
Indiana PacersPacers
138
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 27 | 27 | 26 | 18 | 98 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 40 | 31 | 38 | 29 | 138 |
After Action Report
The Pacers ran roughshod over the Rockets 138-98. The Rockets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Pacers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Pacers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Pacers locker room is humming, and it showed. The Pacers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.
- Rockets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Rockets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.