Fri Dec 3, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
86
away
Chemistry
Tense
San Antonio SpursSpurs
138
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 14 | 19 | 26 | 27 | 86 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 35 | 37 | 36 | 30 | 138 |
After Action Report
In San Antonio, the Spurs buried the Pistons 138-86. The Spurs got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Spurs' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Spurs owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Spurs locker room is humming, and it showed. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Spurs · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.
- Spurs · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pistons · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Pistons · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.