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nathan) are the champions!
Fri Feb 11, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
119
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Indiana PacersPacers
124
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 27 | 29 | 33 | 30 | 119 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 34 | 35 | 32 | 23 | 124 |
After Action Report
The Pacers stunned the Rockets 124-119. The Pacers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Second-chance points piled up for the Rockets; the Rockets came in with something to prove after a loss. Early returns: the Pacers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Add it to the list of nights the favorite forgot to show up.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.