Thu Mar 3, 2005 · 9:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
113
away
Chemistry
Steady
Phoenix SunsSuns
119
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 27 | 28 | 30 | 28 | 113 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 29 | 36 | 31 | 23 | 119 |
After Action Report
The Suns held off the Pistons 119-113. Suns' starting five clicked while the Pistons looked disjointed. The Suns ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; Suns' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Suns locker room is humming, and it showed. The Suns rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pistons · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.