Fri Feb 11, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
129
away
Chemistry
Hot
Indiana PacersPacers
128
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 41 | 37 | 29 | 22 | 129 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 37 | 29 | 28 | 34 | 128 |
After Action Report
In Indiana, the Rockets survived the Pacers 129-128. Rockets' scorers couldn't be contained. Rockets' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Superstar Stack delivered when it mattered for the Rockets. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Pacers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- 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.