Fri Jan 14, 2005 · 8:00 PM
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 25 | 25 | 17 | 26 | 93 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 24 | 23 | 19 | 26 | 92 |
After Action Report
In Indiana, the Suns snuck past the Pacers 93-92. The Suns won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Suns answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Pacers owned the glass, generating extra possessions. Suns' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pacers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Suns · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.