Sun Jan 9, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
110
away
Chemistry
Steady
Phoenix SunsSuns
109
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Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 25 | 26 | 33 | 26 | 110 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 24 | 25 | 27 | 33 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Pacers survived the Suns 110-109. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Pacers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Pacers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Pacers bench chemistry carried them. The Pacers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pacers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.