Sun Mar 20, 2005 · 4:30 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
121
away
Chemistry
Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
127
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 21 | 35 | 31 | 34 | 121 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 27 | 34 | 39 | 27 | 127 |
After Action Report
The Pistons fended off the Spurs 127-121. Pistons' scorers couldn't be contained. The Spurs came in with something to prove after a loss; the Spurs pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Pistons per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Spurs · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Spurs · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.