Mon Jan 17, 2005 · 4:30 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
119
away
Chemistry
Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
118
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 27 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 119 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 33 | 25 | 28 | 32 | 118 |
After Action Report
The Suns survived the Pistons 119-118. Suns torched the Pistons on the offensive end. The Suns came in with something to prove after a loss; the Suns pushed the pace until the other side broke. Suns' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.
- Suns · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.