Mon Jan 17, 2005 · 4:30 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
99
away
Chemistry
Cold
Detroit PistonsPistons
120
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 25 | 19 | 11 | 44 | 99 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 32 | 39 | 20 | 29 | 120 |
After Action Report
The Pistons buried the Suns 120-99. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Pistons cashed in. Second-chance points piled up for the Pistons; Pistons' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. Tonight's Suns utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Suns · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.