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Fri Dec 3, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
96
away
Chemistry Hot
San Antonio SpursSpurs
89
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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.