Tue Jan 18, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
104
away
Chemistry
Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
101
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 24 | 33 | 26 | 21 | 104 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 33 | 22 | 21 | 25 | 101 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Pacers squeaked past the Rockets 104-101. Pacers' scorers couldn't be contained. Pacers' defenders refused to give up clean looks; Rockets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Pacers bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.