Nets (
OF-Guarav) are the champions!
Tue Jan 18, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
111
away
Chemistry
Cold
Houston RocketsRockets
120
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 35 | 24 | 28 | 24 | 111 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 32 | 28 | 23 | 37 | 120 |
After Action Report
The Rockets fended off the Pacers 120-111. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Rockets' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; second-chance points piled up for the Rockets. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Rockets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.