Fri Feb 11, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
116
away
Chemistry
Steady
Indiana PacersPacers
117
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 27 | 26 | 29 | 34 | 116 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 30 | 37 | 26 | 24 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Pacers survived the Rockets 117-116. The tempo dragged the Rockets into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Pacers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Pacers ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pacers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.