Mon Jan 17, 2005 · 4:30 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
97
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
102
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 25 | 20 | 26 | 26 | 97 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 24 | 24 | 26 | 28 | 102 |
After Action Report
The Pistons survived the Suns 102-97. Ugly basketball, but the Pistons did just enough. The Pistons owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Pistons answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Pistons per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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 · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.