Fri Dec 3, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
103
away
Chemistry
Steady
San Antonio SpursSpurs
106
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 25 | 27 | 29 | 22 | 103 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 22 | 33 | 23 | 28 | 106 |
After Action Report
The Spurs survived the Pistons 106-103. The tempo dragged the Pistons into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Spurs' defenders refused to give up clean looks; the Pistons owned the glass, generating extra possessions. Spurs' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.