Fri Dec 3, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
105
away
Chemistry
Elite
San Antonio SpursSpurs
97
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 31 | 20 | 29 | 25 | 105 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 22 | 27 | 24 | 24 | 97 |
After Action Report
The Pistons outlasted the Spurs 105-97. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Pistons played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Pistons' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Pistons per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.