Thu Mar 3, 2005 · 9:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
96
away
Chemistry
Cold
Phoenix SunsSuns
125
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 13 | 29 | 33 | 21 | 96 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 34 | 26 | 18 | 47 | 125 |
After Action Report
The Suns buried the Pistons 125-96. Suns' stops on the defensive end set the tone. Suns' stars took over and bent the game to their will; the Suns ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Suns locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Suns per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pistons · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.