Thu Mar 3, 2005 · 9:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
123
away
Chemistry
Hot
Phoenix SunsSuns
122
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 30 | 32 | 35 | 26 | 123 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 34 | 30 | 33 | 25 | 122 |
After Action Report
In Phoenix, the Pistons survived the Suns 123-122. Pistons' scorers couldn't be contained. Second-chance points piled up for the Pistons; the Pistons carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. Pistons' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Suns · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pistons · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.