Thu Mar 3, 2005 · 9:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
117
away
Chemistry
Steady
Phoenix SunsSuns
111
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 26 | 32 | 27 | 32 | 117 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 29 | 26 | 33 | 23 | 111 |
After Action Report
The Pistons fended off the Suns 117-111. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Pistons' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Pistons answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Suns · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Suns · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.