Thu Mar 3, 2005 · 9:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
106
away
Chemistry
Hot
Phoenix SunsSuns
97
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 28 | 24 | 28 | 26 | 106 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 27 | 25 | 20 | 25 | 97 |
After Action Report
In Phoenix, the Pistons held off the Suns 106-97. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Pistons sent shots into the fifth row all night; Pistons' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Pistons per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Suns · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Pistons · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.