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Tue Jan 18, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
107
away
Chemistry Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
114
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Indiana PacersPacers 24 24 30 29 107
Houston RocketsRockets 25 33 25 31 114

After Action Report

In a track meet, the Rockets shocked the Pacers 114-107. Rockets controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Second-chance points piled up for the Rockets; the Rockets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. On paper this one shouldn't have been close — basketball had other ideas.

What tipped it

  • Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Pacers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Pacers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.