Sun Jan 9, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
112
away
Chemistry
Tense
Phoenix SunsSuns
121
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 31 | 29 | 25 | 27 | 112 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 30 | 31 | 34 | 26 | 121 |
After Action Report
In Phoenix, the Suns edged the Pacers 121-112. The tempo dragged the Pacers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Suns; the Suns bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Suns locker room is humming, and it showed. The Suns rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
