Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Mon Jan 17, 2005 · 4:30 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
121
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
104
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 29 | 30 | 33 | 29 | 121 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 26 | 18 | 26 | 34 | 104 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Suns took care of the Pistons 121-104. The Suns got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Suns owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Pistons' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition.
What tipped it
- Pistons · 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.
- Suns · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.