Fri Feb 11, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
113
away
Chemistry
Cold
Indiana PacersPacers
127
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 30 | 26 | 32 | 25 | 113 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 33 | 29 | 37 | 28 | 127 |
After Action Report
The Pacers pulled away from the Rockets 127-113. The tempo dragged the Rockets into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Pacers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Pacers ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Pacers locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Rockets utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pacers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Rockets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Rockets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.