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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.