Mon Jan 17, 2005 · 4:30 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
104
away
Chemistry
Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
126
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 27 | 25 | 23 | 29 | 104 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 34 | 28 | 34 | 30 | 126 |
After Action Report
The Pistons blew the doors off the Suns 126-104. The Pistons got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Pistons' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Pistons owned the glass, generating extra possessions. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Suns · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Suns · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.