Fri Feb 11, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
115
away
Chemistry
Hot
Indiana PacersPacers
84
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 27 | 30 | 35 | 23 | 115 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 15 | 27 | 17 | 25 | 84 |
After Action Report
In Indiana, the Rockets ran roughshod over the Pacers 115-84. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Rockets cashed in. The Rockets carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; the Pacers came in with something to prove after a loss. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Rockets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Rockets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.