Tue Jan 18, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
108
away
Chemistry
Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
119
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 28 | 30 | 21 | 29 | 108 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 26 | 31 | 32 | 30 | 119 |
After Action Report
The Rockets pulled away from the Pacers 119-108. Rockets controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Rockets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Rockets pushed the pace until the other side broke. Tonight's Pacers utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Pacers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.