Sun Mar 20, 2005 · 4:30 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
146
away
Chemistry
Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
142
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 42 | 31 | 32 | 23 | 18 | 146 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 26 | 40 | 29 | 33 | 14 | 142 |
After Action Report
The Spurs squeaked past the Pistons 146-142 in overtime. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Spurs cashed in. Spurs' outside barrage was a constant threat; Pistons' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. Early returns: the Spurs per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.