Sun Jan 9, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
106
away
Chemistry
Tense
Phoenix SunsSuns
111
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 106 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 30 | 26 | 21 | 34 | 111 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Suns squeaked past the Pacers 111-106. The Suns won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Suns owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Suns pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Suns locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Pacers utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Suns · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pacers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.