Thu Mar 3, 2005 · 9:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
97
away
Chemistry
Tense
Phoenix SunsSuns
107
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 15 | 28 | 25 | 29 | 97 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 24 | 25 | 31 | 27 | 107 |
After Action Report
The Suns took care of the Pistons 107-97. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Suns' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; second-chance points piled up for the Suns. Suns' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
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.
- Suns · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Pistons · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.