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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.