Mon Jan 17, 2005 · 4:30 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
144
away
Chemistry
Elite
Detroit PistonsPistons
110
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 28 | 38 | 30 | 48 | 144 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 29 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 110 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Suns demolished the Pistons 144-110. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Suns cashed in. Second-chance points piled up for the Suns; Suns' stars took over and bent the game to their will. The Suns bench chemistry carried them. The Suns rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Never a doubt in this one.
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.
- Suns · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Suns · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Suns · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.