Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Sun Mar 20, 2005 · 4:30 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
104
away
Chemistry
Cold
Detroit PistonsPistons
110
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 26 | 21 | 24 | 33 | 104 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 24 | 35 | 23 | 28 | 110 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Pistons edged the Spurs 110-104. The breakneck pace played right into Pistons' hands. Second-chance points piled up for the Pistons; Pistons' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed. Pistons' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Spurs · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.