Mon Jan 17, 2005 · 4:30 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
128
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Detroit PistonsPistons
110
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 30 | 38 | 22 | 38 | 128 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 28 | 22 | 29 | 31 | 110 |
After Action Report
The Suns shocked the Pistons 128-110. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Suns cashed in. The Suns bent the defense out of shape from deep; Pistons' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. Early returns: the Suns per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. On paper this one shouldn't have been close — basketball had other ideas.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pistons · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.