Clutch Rivalry

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Fri Dec 3, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
96
away
Chemistry Hot
San Antonio SpursSpurs
98
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Detroit PistonsPistons 19 22 30 25 96
San Antonio SpursSpurs 25 24 28 21 98

After Action Report

The Spurs shocked the Pistons 98-96. The Spurs won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Spurs' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; Pistons' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. On paper this one shouldn't have been close — basketball had other ideas.

What tipped it

  • Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • 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.