Thu Mar 3, 2005 · 9:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
113
away
Chemistry
Steady
Phoenix SunsSuns
101
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 30 | 32 | 27 | 24 | 113 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 29 | 23 | 21 | 28 | 101 |
After Action Report
The Pistons outlasted the Suns 113-101. The Suns had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Pistons owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Pistons came in with something to prove after a loss. The Suns rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night.
What tipped it
- Suns · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.