Fri Dec 3, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
99
away
Chemistry
Steady
San Antonio SpursSpurs
104
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 17 | 27 | 29 | 26 | 99 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 23 | 28 | 28 | 25 | 104 |
After Action Report
The Spurs squeaked past the Pistons 104-99. Every possession went the Spurs way. The Spurs played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Spurs' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense.
What tipped it
- Spurs · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Pistons · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.