Fri Feb 11, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
134
away
Chemistry
Hot
Indiana PacersPacers
129
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 36 | 36 | 32 | 30 | 134 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 30 | 36 | 30 | 33 | 129 |
After Action Report
The Rockets squeaked past the Pacers 134-129. The Pacers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Rockets' outside barrage was a constant threat; fresh off a statement win, the Pacers stayed locked in. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. The Rockets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.