Fri Jan 14, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
100
away
Chemistry
Hot
Indiana PacersPacers
86
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 36 | 20 | 19 | 25 | 100 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 24 | 22 | 13 | 27 | 86 |
After Action Report
In Indiana, the Suns took care of the Pacers 100-86. The Suns won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Suns owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Suns carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Suns bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Pacers utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Pacers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Suns · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.