Sun Jan 9, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
131
away
Chemistry
Elite
Phoenix SunsSuns
91
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 42 | 35 | 27 | 27 | 131 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 26 | 25 | 18 | 22 | 91 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Pacers blew the doors off the Suns 131-91. Pacers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Pacers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Pacers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Pacers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Pacers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Suns · Balanced Five A starting five that covers every position with even talent finds a synergy edge.
- 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.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.