Fri Jan 14, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
109
away
Chemistry
Tense
Indiana PacersPacers
116
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 33 | 21 | 27 | 28 | 109 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 30 | 27 | 19 | 40 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Pacers fended off the Suns 116-109. Pacers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Second-chance points piled up for the Pacers; fresh off a statement win, the Pacers stayed locked in. The Pacers locker room is humming, and it showed. Pacers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
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.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Suns · Balanced Five A starting five that covers every position with even talent finds a synergy edge.
- Suns · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.