Sun Jan 9, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
114
away
Chemistry
Steady
Phoenix SunsSuns
116
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 18 | 41 | 29 | 26 | 114 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 21 | 28 | 30 | 37 | 116 |
After Action Report
In Phoenix, the Suns squeaked past the Pacers 116-114. The tempo dragged the Pacers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Suns ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; second-chance points piled up for the Pacers. The Suns locker room is humming, and it showed. Suns' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Suns · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pacers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.