Fri Jan 14, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
88
away
Chemistry
Steady
Indiana PacersPacers
96
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 22 | 25 | 17 | 24 | 88 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 17 | 33 | 22 | 24 | 96 |
After Action Report
The Pacers edged the Suns 96-88. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Pacers pushed the pace until the other side broke; second-chance points piled up for the Suns. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Suns · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Suns · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.