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Mon Jan 17, 2005 · 4:30 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
112
away
Chemistry Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
111
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Phoenix SunsSuns 25 32 26 29 112
Detroit PistonsPistons 27 24 28 32 111

After Action Report

The Suns snuck past the Pistons 112-111. Suns torched the Pistons on the offensive end. The Suns carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Suns' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Suns bench chemistry carried them.

What tipped it

  • Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Suns · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.