Tue Jan 18, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
99
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
107
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 23 | 31 | 15 | 30 | 99 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 22 | 29 | 24 | 32 | 107 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Rockets held off the Pacers 107-99. The Rockets won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Rockets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Pacers looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Tonight's Pacers utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pacers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.