Tue Jan 18, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
118
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Houston RocketsRockets
116
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 32 | 39 | 21 | 26 | 118 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 33 | 20 | 33 | 30 | 116 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Pacers stunned the Rockets 118-116. The tempo dragged the Rockets into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Pacers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; Rockets' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. The Pacers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. On paper this one shouldn't have been close — basketball had other ideas.
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.