Fri Feb 11, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
121
away
Chemistry
Tense
Indiana PacersPacers
117
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 32 | 27 | 28 | 34 | 121 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 32 | 31 | 25 | 29 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Rockets snuck past the Pacers 121-117. The tempo dragged the Pacers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions. Whispers of a Pacers locker-room rift aren't helping.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.