Tue Jan 18, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
109
away
Chemistry
Elite
Houston RocketsRockets
97
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 29 | 26 | 24 | 30 | 109 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 22 | 19 | 32 | 24 | 97 |
After Action Report
The Pacers pulled away from the Rockets 109-97. Pacers torched the Rockets on the offensive end. Pacers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; the Rockets came in with something to prove after a loss. Whispers of a Rockets locker-room rift aren't helping. Rockets' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Rockets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.