Fri Jan 14, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
143
away
Chemistry
Hot
Indiana PacersPacers
110
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 29 | 34 | 32 | 48 | 143 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 30 | 39 | 19 | 22 | 110 |
After Action Report
The Suns rolled past the Pacers 143-110. The breakneck pace played right into Suns' hands. Suns' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Suns owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Suns bench chemistry carried them. The Pacers rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Pacers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Suns · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Suns · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Suns · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.