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Mon Jan 17, 2005 · 4:30 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
110
away
Chemistry Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
99
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Phoenix SunsSuns 28 33 30 19 110
Detroit PistonsPistons 31 23 28 17 99

After Action Report

The Suns outlasted the Pistons 110-99. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Suns' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Suns answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Suns bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Suns per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.

What tipped it

  • Pistons · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
  • Suns · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Suns · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.