Fri Feb 11, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
111
away
Chemistry
Steady
Indiana PacersPacers
117
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 17 | 30 | 29 | 35 | 111 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 32 | 33 | 19 | 33 | 117 |
After Action Report
In Indiana, the Pacers edged the Rockets 117-111. Every possession went the Pacers way. Second-chance points piled up for the Pacers; the Pacers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pacers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.