Fri Feb 11, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
117
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Chemistry
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Indiana PacersPacers
115
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 28 | 22 | 33 | 34 | 117 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 23 | 35 | 25 | 32 | 115 |
After Action Report
The Rockets survived the Pacers 117-115. The tempo dragged the Pacers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Fresh off a statement win, the Rockets stayed locked in; second-chance points piled up for the Pacers. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.