Tue Jan 18, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
99
away
Chemistry
Cold
Houston RocketsRockets
125
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 23 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 99 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 29 | 35 | 30 | 31 | 125 |
After Action Report
The Rockets rolled past the Pacers 125-99. The Pacers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Rockets' defenders refused to give up clean looks; Pacers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. Pacers' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.