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Fri Dec 3, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
124
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Chemistry Tense
San Antonio SpursSpurs
95
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Detroit PistonsPistons 27 28 35 34 124
San Antonio SpursSpurs 21 25 20 29 95

After Action Report

The Pistons rolled past the Spurs 124-95. Pistons' offense had its way with the Spurs. The Pistons carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; the Spurs couldn't shake the cold spell. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. Spurs' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. It broke open after the break.

What tipped it

  • Spurs · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • Spurs · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
  • Pistons · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.