Mon Jan 17, 2005 · 4:30 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
114
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
135
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 26 | 32 | 25 | 31 | 114 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 30 | 36 | 29 | 40 | 135 |
After Action Report
The Pistons buried the Suns 135-114. The Pistons got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Pistons owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Pistons answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Suns · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Suns · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Suns · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.