Tue Jan 18, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
121
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Chemistry
Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
116
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 25 | 36 | 32 | 28 | 121 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 27 | 30 | 36 | 23 | 116 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Pacers survived the Rockets 121-116. The Rockets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Pacers; the Pacers came in with something to prove after a loss. The Pacers bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pacers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.