Tue Jan 18, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
105
away
Chemistry
Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
88
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Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 36 | 28 | 21 | 20 | 105 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 27 | 16 | 14 | 31 | 88 |
After Action Report
The Pacers downed the Rockets 105-88. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Rockets played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Rockets' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. The Pacers bench chemistry carried them. The Pacers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.