Fri Jan 14, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
88
away
Chemistry
Tense
Indiana PacersPacers
101
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 17 | 21 | 26 | 24 | 88 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 21 | 28 | 29 | 23 | 101 |
After Action Report
The Pacers outlasted the Suns 101-88. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Pacers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Pacers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. Suns' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Suns · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.