Tue Jan 18, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
87
away
Chemistry
Cold
Houston RocketsRockets
133
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 14 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 87 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 32 | 35 | 26 | 40 | 133 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Rockets ran roughshod over the Pacers 133-87. The Rockets got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Rockets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Rockets came in with something to prove after a loss. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. Pacers' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- 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.