Fri Feb 11, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
95
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Indiana PacersPacers
110
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 24 | 26 | 29 | 16 | 95 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 20 | 35 | 27 | 28 | 110 |
After Action Report
The Pacers took care of the Rockets 110-95. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Pacers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Pacers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Pacers locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Pacers · 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.
- 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.