Tue Jan 18, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
111
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
120
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 24 | 26 | 31 | 30 | 111 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 31 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 120 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Rockets outlasted the Pacers 120-111. The tempo dragged the Pacers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Rockets' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Rockets played with the chip of a recent gutting loss.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Rockets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Pacers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.