Sun Jan 9, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
112
away
Chemistry
Hot
Phoenix SunsSuns
107
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 23 | 37 | 25 | 27 | 112 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 20 | 29 | 24 | 34 | 107 |
After Action Report
The Pacers survived the Suns 112-107. Pacers torched the Suns on the offensive end. Second-chance points piled up for the Pacers; the Pacers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Pacers bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Suns utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Suns · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Suns · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Pacers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pacers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.