Fri Feb 11, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
106
away
Chemistry
Tense
Indiana PacersPacers
126
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 23 | 32 | 30 | 21 | 106 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 28 | 33 | 35 | 30 | 126 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Pacers ran roughshod over the Rockets 126-106. Pacers' scorers couldn't be contained. The Pacers pushed the pace until the other side broke; Rockets' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Pacers locker room is humming, and it showed. Pacers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.