Mon Jan 17, 2005 · 4:30 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
80
away
Chemistry
Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
104
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 18 | 21 | 24 | 17 | 80 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 30 | 28 | 27 | 19 | 104 |
After Action Report
The Pistons rolled past the Suns 104-80. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Pistons owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Suns bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Suns utilization choices clashed with the team identity. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.