Fri Jan 14, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
131
away
Chemistry
Steady
Indiana PacersPacers
136
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 24 | 32 | 36 | 30 | 9 | 131 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 31 | 24 | 36 | 31 | 14 | 136 |
After Action Report
The Pacers squeaked past the Suns 136-131 in overtime. The breakneck pace played right into Pacers' hands. The Pacers pushed the pace until the other side broke; Suns' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition.
What tipped it
- Suns · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.