Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Mon Jan 17, 2005 · 4:30 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
103
away
Chemistry
Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
123
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 23 | 29 | 24 | 27 | 103 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 30 | 38 | 28 | 27 | 123 |
After Action Report
The Pistons demolished the Suns 123-103. The Suns had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Pistons' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; second-chance points piled up for the Pistons. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed. The Pistons rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. 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.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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.