Tue Jan 18, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
145
away
Chemistry
Elite
Houston RocketsRockets
96
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 30 | 37 | 37 | 41 | 145 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 22 | 24 | 26 | 24 | 96 |
After Action Report
The Pacers buried the Rockets 145-96. Pacers' scorers couldn't be contained. Pacers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Pacers came in with something to prove after a loss. The Pacers bench chemistry carried them. The Pacers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Garbage time started early.
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.