Sun Mar 20, 2005 · 4:30 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
129
away
Chemistry
Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
126
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 35 | 36 | 32 | 26 | 129 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 35 | 36 | 23 | 32 | 126 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Spurs squeaked past the Pistons 129-126. The Pistons had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Spurs owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Spurs carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Spurs bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Spurs per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Spurs · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Spurs · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Spurs · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.