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