Mon Jan 17, 2005 · 4:30 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
101
away
Chemistry
Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
78
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 28 | 27 | 19 | 27 | 101 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 20 | 19 | 22 | 17 | 78 |
After Action Report
The Suns buried the Pistons 101-78. Execution down the stretch made the difference. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Suns; Suns' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Suns bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Suns per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Suns · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.