Sun Jan 9, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
94
away
Chemistry
Cold
Phoenix SunsSuns
104
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 26 | 22 | 26 | 20 | 94 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 25 | 23 | 28 | 28 | 104 |
After Action Report
In Phoenix, the Suns downed the Pacers 104-94. The Suns won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Suns came in with something to prove after a loss; Suns' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. Suns' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Suns · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Pacers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pacers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.