Thu Mar 3, 2005 · 9:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
81
away
Chemistry
Tense
Phoenix SunsSuns
84
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 22 | 21 | 17 | 21 | 81 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 26 | 28 | 16 | 14 | 84 |
After Action Report
The Suns snuck past the Pistons 84-81. The Suns won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Suns played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; the Pistons came in with something to prove after a loss. The Suns locker room is humming, and it showed. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Suns · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.