Thu Mar 3, 2005 · 9:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
126
away
Chemistry
Tense
Phoenix SunsSuns
134
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 37 | 27 | 27 | 35 | 126 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 36 | 36 | 32 | 30 | 134 |
After Action Report
The Suns outlasted the Pistons 134-126. Suns controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Suns pushed the pace until the other side broke; second-chance points piled up for the Pistons. The Suns rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.