Tue Jan 18, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
92
away
Chemistry
Cold
Houston RocketsRockets
133
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 27 | 23 | 20 | 22 | 92 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 33 | 38 | 23 | 39 | 133 |
After Action Report
The Rockets buried the Pacers 133-92. Rockets' offense had its way with the Pacers. Rockets' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; Rockets' stars took over and bent the game to their will. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Rockets · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Rockets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pacers · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Pacers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.