Thu Mar 3, 2005 · 9:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
111
away
Chemistry
Hot
Phoenix SunsSuns
101
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 21 | 38 | 16 | 36 | 111 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 27 | 21 | 26 | 27 | 101 |
After Action Report
The Pistons outlasted the Suns 111-101. Pistons torched the Suns on the offensive end. The Pistons answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Suns' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. Pistons' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Suns · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.