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Fri Feb 11, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
122
away
Chemistry Hot
Indiana PacersPacers
118
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Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Houston RocketsRockets 33 23 32 34 122
Indiana PacersPacers 32 23 28 35 118

After Action Report

The Rockets squeaked past the Pacers 122-118. The breakneck pace played right into Rockets' hands. Rockets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Rockets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. The Rockets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.

What tipped it

  • Pacers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.