Thu Mar 3, 2005 · 9:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
103
away
Chemistry
Elite
Phoenix SunsSuns
84
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 24 | 32 | 23 | 24 | 103 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 22 | 19 | 26 | 17 | 84 |
After Action Report
The Pistons handled the Suns 103-84. The Pistons won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Pistons looked unstoppable — pure Buzzsaw mode; the Suns carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. The Pistons rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Suns · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pistons · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.