Thu Mar 3, 2005 · 9:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
117
away
Chemistry
Steady
Phoenix SunsSuns
97
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 30 | 31 | 28 | 28 | 117 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 24 | 23 | 22 | 28 | 97 |
After Action Report
The Pistons demolished the Suns 117-97. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Pistons answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Pistons' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. Pistons' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Suns · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- 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.