Tue Jan 18, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
97
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
129
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 20 | 30 | 19 | 28 | 97 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 31 | 37 | 25 | 36 | 129 |
After Action Report
The Rockets buried the Pacers 129-97. The Rockets got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Rockets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Rockets bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Rockets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Pacers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.