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Thu Mar 3, 2005 · 9:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
112
away
Chemistry Steady
Phoenix SunsSuns
85
home
Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Detroit PistonsPistons 22 28 35 27 112
Phoenix SunsSuns 18 25 11 31 85

After Action Report

The Pistons ran roughshod over the Suns 112-85. Pistons' offense had its way with the Suns. Pistons' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Pistons carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Suns utilization choices clashed with the team identity. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.

What tipped it

  • Suns · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • Suns · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
  • Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Pistons · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.