Tue Jan 18, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
113
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
105
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 19 | 36 | 34 | 24 | 113 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 29 | 29 | 24 | 23 | 105 |
After Action Report
The Pacers held off the Rockets 113-105. Pacers' offense had its way with the Rockets. Rockets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions. Rockets' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.