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Fri Feb 11, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
121
away
Chemistry Steady
Indiana PacersPacers
126
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Houston RocketsRockets 33 33 27 28 121
Indiana PacersPacers 30 31 34 31 126

After Action Report

In Indiana, the Pacers survived the Rockets 126-121. The tempo dragged the Rockets into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Pacers came in with something to prove after a loss; the Pacers bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Pacers locker room is humming, and it showed.

What tipped it

  • Pacers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.