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Sun Mar 20, 2005 · 4:30 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
132
away
Chemistry Cold
Detroit PistonsPistons
131
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 OT FINAL
San Antonio SpursSpurs 31 31 30 26 14 132
Detroit PistonsPistons 30 30 29 29 13 131

After Action Report

The Spurs survived the Pistons 132-131 in overtime. The Pistons had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Spurs; Spurs' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense.

What tipped it

  • 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.
  • Spurs · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.