Tue Jan 18, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
119
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Houston RocketsRockets
125
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 30 | 32 | 29 | 28 | 119 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 27 | 43 | 26 | 29 | 125 |
After Action Report
The Rockets held off the Pacers 125-119. Rockets controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Second-chance points piled up for the Rockets; the Pacers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pacers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.