Fri Dec 3, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
87
away
Chemistry
Tense
San Antonio SpursSpurs
101
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 23 | 21 | 16 | 27 | 87 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 27 | 23 | 24 | 27 | 101 |
After Action Report
In San Antonio, the Spurs downed the Pistons 101-87. The better team simply showed up tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Spurs; fresh off a statement win, the Spurs stayed locked in. Early returns: the Spurs per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Spurs · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Spurs · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Pistons · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.