Sun Mar 20, 2005 · 4:30 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
118
away
Chemistry
Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
121
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 24 | 33 | 26 | 28 | 7 | 118 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 24 | 31 | 25 | 31 | 10 | 121 |
After Action Report
The Pistons snuck past the Spurs 121-118 in overtime. The Pistons got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Pistons owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Pistons came in with something to prove after a loss.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Spurs · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.