Mon Jan 17, 2005 · 4:30 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
123
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
104
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 21 | 32 | 34 | 36 | 123 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 37 | 17 | 26 | 24 | 104 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Suns handled the Pistons 123-104. The Suns got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Suns owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Suns answered the bell with a bounce-back effort.
What tipped it
- Suns · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Suns · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Suns · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.