Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Fri Jan 14, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
129
away
Chemistry
Steady
Indiana PacersPacers
131
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 31 | 30 | 36 | 22 | 10 | 129 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 38 | 24 | 27 | 30 | 12 | 131 |
After Action Report
In Indiana, the Pacers survived the Suns 131-129 in overtime. The Suns had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Pacers came in with something to prove after a loss; Pacers' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Pacers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Suns · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Suns · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Suns · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.