Thu Mar 3, 2005 · 9:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
108
away
Chemistry
Steady
Phoenix SunsSuns
128
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 30 | 27 | 27 | 24 | 108 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 34 | 32 | 29 | 33 | 128 |
After Action Report
In Phoenix, the Suns buried the Pistons 128-108. Suns controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Second-chance points piled up for the Suns; Pistons' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- Suns · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pistons · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.