Thu Mar 3, 2005 · 9:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
96
away
Chemistry
Steady
Phoenix SunsSuns
97
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 24 | 26 | 24 | 22 | 96 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 26 | 23 | 27 | 21 | 97 |
After Action Report
In Phoenix, the Suns squeaked past the Pistons 97-96. The Suns won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Pistons' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Pistons answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. Survive-and-advance type win.
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.