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Mon Jan 17, 2005 · 4:30 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
101
away
Chemistry Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
118
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Phoenix SunsSuns 27 24 18 32 101
Detroit PistonsPistons 32 30 31 25 118

After Action Report

The Pistons downed the Suns 118-101. The Suns had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Pistons came in with something to prove after a loss; the Suns owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Suns rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night.

What tipped it

  • Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Suns · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Suns · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.