Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Sun Mar 20, 2005 · 4:30 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
125
away
Chemistry
Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
131
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 29 | 33 | 33 | 30 | 125 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 32 | 28 | 38 | 33 | 131 |
After Action Report
The Pistons held off the Spurs 131-125. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Pistons cashed in. Spurs' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Spurs owned the glass, generating extra possessions.
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.