Sun Jan 9, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
98
away
Chemistry
Hot
Phoenix SunsSuns
99
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 29 | 18 | 25 | 26 | 98 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 29 | 25 | 22 | 23 | 99 |
After Action Report
In Phoenix, the Suns squeaked past the Pacers 99-98. The Suns won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Pacers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Pacers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Suns locker room is humming, and it showed. Suns' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Survive-and-advance type win.
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.