Thu Mar 3, 2005 · 9:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
139
away
Chemistry
Tense
Phoenix SunsSuns
120
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 40 | 27 | 36 | 36 | 139 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 34 | 38 | 26 | 22 | 120 |
After Action Report
The Pistons pulled away from the Suns 139-120. The Suns had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Pistons owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Pistons' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. The Suns rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night.
What tipped it
- Suns · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Suns · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.