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Tue Jan 18, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
128
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Chemistry Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
114
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Indiana PacersPacers 38 34 30 26 128
Houston RocketsRockets 27 27 30 30 114

After Action Report

In Houston, the Pacers handled the Rockets 128-114. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Pacers cashed in. Pacers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Pacers sent shots into the fifth row all night. The Pacers bench chemistry carried them.

What tipped it

  • Rockets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Pacers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Pacers · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
  • Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.