Thu Mar 3, 2005 · 9:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
118
away
Chemistry
Elite
Phoenix SunsSuns
112
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 27 | 34 | 27 | 30 | 118 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 24 | 28 | 31 | 29 | 112 |
After Action Report
In Phoenix, the Pistons held off the Suns 118-112. The Pistons got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Pistons' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Pistons per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.