Sun Mar 20, 2005 · 4:30 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
118
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
97
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 37 | 30 | 26 | 25 | 118 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 22 | 32 | 22 | 21 | 97 |
After Action Report
The Spurs rolled past the Pistons 118-97. The breakneck pace played right into Spurs' hands. The Spurs played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Spurs' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Spurs bench chemistry carried them. Spurs' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- 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.