Thu Mar 3, 2005 · 9:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
114
away
Chemistry
Hot
Phoenix SunsSuns
129
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 27 | 39 | 23 | 25 | 114 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 35 | 37 | 25 | 32 | 129 |
After Action Report
The Suns outlasted the Pistons 129-114. Suns controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Suns' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Pistons. Early returns: the Suns per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.