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Sun Mar 20, 2005 · 4:30 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
121
away
Chemistry Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
89
home
Chemistry Cold

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
San Antonio SpursSpurs 28 21 27 45 121
Detroit PistonsPistons 27 27 23 12 89

After Action Report

In a track meet, the Spurs ran roughshod over the Pistons 121-89. Spurs' offense had its way with the Pistons. Spurs' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Spurs carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Spurs bench chemistry carried them. The Spurs rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. It broke open after the break.

What tipped it

  • Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Spurs · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Spurs · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Spurs · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.