Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Mon Jan 17, 2005 · 4:30 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
87
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
113
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 9 | 29 | 24 | 25 | 87 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 28 | 23 | 34 | 28 | 113 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Pistons rolled past the Suns 113-87. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Pistons carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Pistons' defenders refused to give up clean looks. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- 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 · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.