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Mon Jan 17, 2005 · 4:30 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
112
away
Chemistry Cold
Detroit PistonsPistons
115
home
Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Phoenix SunsSuns 23 39 27 23 112
Detroit PistonsPistons 18 31 40 26 115

After Action Report

In Detroit, the Pistons survived the Suns 115-112. The Pistons got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Pistons answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Pistons' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. Suns' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.

What tipped it

  • Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Pistons · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
  • Suns · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.