Tue Jan 18, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
94
away
Chemistry
Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
75
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 26 | 15 | 29 | 24 | 94 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 18 | 15 | 28 | 14 | 75 |
After Action Report
The Pacers downed the Rockets 94-75. The Rockets couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Pacers. Second-chance points piled up for the Pacers; fresh off a statement win, the Pacers stayed locked in. The Pacers bench chemistry carried them. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Pacers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pacers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.