Tue Jan 18, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
112
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Chemistry
Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
118
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Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 29 | 24 | 31 | 28 | 112 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 30 | 31 | 30 | 27 | 118 |
After Action Report
The Rockets held off the Pacers 118-112. The Rockets got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Rockets carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Rockets' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pacers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.