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Sun Mar 20, 2005 · 4:30 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
118
away
Chemistry Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
111
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 OT FINAL
San Antonio SpursSpurs 25 23 26 28 16 118
Detroit PistonsPistons 23 30 21 28 9 111

After Action Report

In Detroit, the Spurs outlasted the Pistons 118-111 in overtime. The Pistons had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Spurs owned the glass, generating extra possessions; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Spurs. The Spurs bench chemistry carried them.

What tipped it

  • 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.
  • Spurs · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Spurs · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
  • Spurs · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.