Sun Mar 20, 2005 · 4:30 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
117
away
Chemistry
Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
123
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 32 | 22 | 36 | 27 | 117 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 39 | 22 | 31 | 31 | 123 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Pistons held off the Spurs 123-117. Pistons controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Fresh off a statement win, the Pistons stayed locked in; Pistons' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Spurs · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.