Tue Jan 18, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
111
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Chemistry
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Houston RocketsRockets
91
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 42 | 19 | 21 | 29 | 111 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 14 | 27 | 27 | 23 | 91 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Pacers buried the Rockets 111-91. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Pacers cashed in. Pacers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; second-chance points piled up for the Rockets. The Pacers bench chemistry carried them. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Rockets · 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.