Thu Mar 3, 2005 · 9:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
117
away
Chemistry
Steady
Phoenix SunsSuns
114
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 31 | 31 | 27 | 28 | 117 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 27 | 31 | 22 | 34 | 114 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Pistons squeaked past the Suns 117-114. Pistons controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Pistons came in with something to prove after a loss; Pistons' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. Pistons' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.