Tue Jan 18, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
109
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Chemistry
Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
106
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Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 27 | 36 | 22 | 24 | 109 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 21 | 26 | 27 | 32 | 106 |
After Action Report
The Pacers snuck past the Rockets 109-106. The better team simply showed up tonight. Pacers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Pacers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Pacers bench chemistry carried them. The Rockets rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pacers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pacers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.