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Sun Jan 9, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
126
away
Chemistry Steady
Phoenix SunsSuns
140
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Indiana PacersPacers 31 37 33 25 126
Phoenix SunsSuns 28 38 42 32 140

After Action Report

In Phoenix, the Suns handled the Pacers 140-126. The Pacers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Fresh off a statement win, the Suns stayed locked in; Suns' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Suns locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Suns per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.

What tipped it

  • Suns · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Pacers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.