Tue Jan 18, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
96
away
Chemistry
Cold
Houston RocketsRockets
102
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Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 28 | 17 | 28 | 23 | 96 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 27 | 23 | 27 | 25 | 102 |
After Action Report
The Rockets edged the Pacers 102-96. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Rockets played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Rockets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Pacers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.