Mon Jan 17, 2005 · 4:30 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
92
away
Chemistry
Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
102
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 21 | 21 | 26 | 24 | 92 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 18 | 30 | 32 | 22 | 102 |
After Action Report
The Pistons stunned the Suns 102-92. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Pistons cashed in. Second-chance points piled up for the Pistons; the Pistons carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. Add it to the list of nights the favorite forgot to show up.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pistons · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Pistons · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Suns · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Suns · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.