Mon Jan 17, 2005 · 4:30 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
78
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
125
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 17 | 13 | 22 | 26 | 78 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 40 | 28 | 25 | 32 | 125 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Pistons buried the Suns 125-78. Pistons' scorers couldn't be contained. Pistons' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Suns' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed. Suns' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Suns · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.