Sun Mar 20, 2005 · 4:30 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
97
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
103
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 22 | 27 | 20 | 28 | 97 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 24 | 28 | 26 | 25 | 103 |
After Action Report
The Pistons outlasted the Spurs 103-97. The breakneck pace played right into Pistons' hands. The Pistons owned the glass, generating extra possessions; fresh off a statement win, the Pistons stayed locked in. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pistons · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Spurs · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Spurs · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.