Fri Jan 14, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
89
away
Chemistry
Cold
Indiana PacersPacers
117
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 17 | 20 | 20 | 32 | 89 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 32 | 26 | 28 | 31 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Pacers demolished the Suns 117-89. Pacers' scorers couldn't be contained. Pacers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Pacers came in with something to prove after a loss. The Suns looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Tonight's Suns utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pacers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Suns · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Suns · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.