Sun Jan 9, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
89
away
Chemistry
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Phoenix SunsSuns
86
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Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 17 | 20 | 23 | 29 | 89 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 17 | 27 | 25 | 17 | 86 |
After Action Report
The Pacers snuck past the Suns 89-86. The Pacers won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Pacers came in with something to prove after a loss; Pacers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Pacers bench chemistry carried them. The Pacers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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.