Fri Jan 14, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
96
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Chemistry
Tense
Indiana PacersPacers
107
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 24 | 22 | 22 | 28 | 96 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 31 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 107 |
After Action Report
The Pacers downed the Suns 107-96. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Pacers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; the Suns played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. The Pacers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Pacers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Suns · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.