Tue Jan 18, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
112
away
Chemistry
Elite
Houston RocketsRockets
103
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 27 | 25 | 29 | 31 | 112 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 25 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 103 |
After Action Report
The Pacers fended off the Rockets 112-103. Pacers' offense had its way with the Rockets. The Pacers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Pacers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Pacers bench chemistry carried them. Pacers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- 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.