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Fri Feb 11, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
117
away
Chemistry Hot
Indiana PacersPacers
115
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Chemistry Hot

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.