Tue Jan 18, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
98
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Chemistry
Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
75
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 23 | 20 | 28 | 27 | 98 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 15 | 17 | 19 | 24 | 75 |
After Action Report
The Pacers blew the doors off the Rockets 98-75. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Pacers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; the Pacers pushed the pace until the other side broke. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pacers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.