Thu Mar 3, 2005 · 9:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
96
away
Chemistry
Steady
Phoenix SunsSuns
79
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 21 | 17 | 25 | 33 | 96 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 25 | 19 | 16 | 19 | 79 |
After Action Report
The Pistons outlasted the Suns 96-79. The better team simply showed up tonight. Pistons' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; the Suns ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. Early returns: the Pistons per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Suns · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Pistons · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.