Tue Jan 18, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
102
away
Chemistry
Elite
Houston RocketsRockets
113
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 23 | 19 | 24 | 36 | 102 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 36 | 30 | 19 | 28 | 113 |
After Action Report
The Rockets handled the Pacers 113-102. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Rockets cashed in. The Rockets couldn't shake the cold spell; the Pacers owned the glass, generating extra possessions.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Pacers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pacers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.