Tue Jan 18, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
105
away
Chemistry
Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
83
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 27 | 29 | 25 | 24 | 105 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 19 | 19 | 23 | 22 | 83 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Pacers blew the doors off the Rockets 105-83. Every possession went the Pacers way. The Pacers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Pacers' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pacers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.