Thu Mar 3, 2005 · 9:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
106
away
Chemistry
Tense
Phoenix SunsSuns
130
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 28 | 17 | 29 | 32 | 106 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 45 | 25 | 40 | 20 | 130 |
After Action Report
The Suns buried the Pistons 130-106. The breakneck pace played right into Suns' hands. Suns' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Suns owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Pistons looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Suns · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Suns · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pistons · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Pistons · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.