Mon Jan 17, 2005 · 4:30 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
109
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
132
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 21 | 40 | 23 | 25 | 109 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 39 | 29 | 37 | 27 | 132 |
After Action Report
The Pistons buried the Suns 132-109. The breakneck pace played right into Pistons' hands. Second-chance points piled up for the Pistons; the Pistons came in with something to prove after a loss. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Suns · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.