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.