Fri Dec 3, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
110
away
Chemistry
Steady
San Antonio SpursSpurs
121
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 30 | 26 | 31 | 23 | 110 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 41 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 121 |
After Action Report
In San Antonio, the Spurs pulled away from the Pistons 121-110. The tempo dragged the Pistons into a rhythm they couldn't survive. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Spurs; the Spurs pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Pistons rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night.
What tipped it
- Spurs · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.