Fri Dec 3, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
96
away
Chemistry
Hot
San Antonio SpursSpurs
89
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 21 | 26 | 23 | 26 | 96 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 24 | 24 | 20 | 21 | 89 |
After Action Report
The Pistons held off the Spurs 96-89. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Fresh off a statement win, the Pistons stayed locked in; Pistons' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Spurs · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Spurs · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Spurs · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pistons · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.