Fri Jan 14, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
94
away
Chemistry
Tense
Indiana PacersPacers
92
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 22 | 30 | 24 | 18 | 94 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 24 | 24 | 20 | 24 | 92 |
After Action Report
In Indiana, the Suns survived the Pacers 94-92. Ugly basketball, but the Suns did just enough. The Suns owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Suns came in with something to prove after a loss. Whispers of a Pacers locker-room rift aren't helping. Tonight's Pacers utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pacers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Pacers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Suns · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Suns · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.