Fri Feb 11, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
115
away
Chemistry
Steady
Indiana PacersPacers
120
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 27 | 28 | 33 | 27 | 115 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 36 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 120 |
After Action Report
In Indiana, the Pacers survived the Rockets 120-115. Pacers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Pacers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Pacers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Pacers locker room is humming, and it showed. The Pacers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Rockets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.