Fri Jan 14, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
108
away
Chemistry
Steady
Indiana PacersPacers
96
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 34 | 28 | 19 | 27 | 108 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 30 | 25 | 24 | 17 | 96 |
After Action Report
The Suns downed the Pacers 108-96. The Suns won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Suns played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; second-chance points piled up for the Pacers. The Suns bench chemistry carried them. The Suns rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pacers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Suns · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.