Tue Jan 18, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
98
away
Chemistry
Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
136
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Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 24 | 27 | 23 | 24 | 98 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 26 | 43 | 33 | 34 | 136 |
After Action Report
The Rockets ran roughshod over the Pacers 136-98. The Pacers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Rockets. The Pacers looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Pacers · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Pacers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.