Mon Jan 17, 2005 · 4:30 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
88
away
Chemistry
Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
117
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 18 | 27 | 20 | 23 | 88 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 28 | 32 | 31 | 26 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Pistons rolled past the Suns 117-88. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Pistons carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; the Suns answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed. Pistons' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Suns · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.