Sun Jan 9, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
110
away
Chemistry
Elite
Phoenix SunsSuns
104
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 30 | 23 | 27 | 30 | 110 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 28 | 31 | 21 | 24 | 104 |
After Action Report
The Pacers fended off the Suns 110-104. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Pacers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Pacers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Pacers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Pacers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Suns · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Suns · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pacers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.