Mon Jan 17, 2005 · 4:30 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
117
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
95
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 31 | 37 | 23 | 26 | 117 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 24 | 27 | 20 | 24 | 95 |
After Action Report
The Suns buried the Pistons 117-95. The tempo dragged the Pistons into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Suns pushed the pace until the other side broke; second-chance points piled up for the Pistons. Early returns: the Suns per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.