Fri Dec 3, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
119
away
Chemistry
Hot
San Antonio SpursSpurs
127
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 28 | 19 | 41 | 31 | 119 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 31 | 35 | 34 | 27 | 127 |
After Action Report
In San Antonio, the Spurs outlasted the Pistons 127-119. Spurs controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Spurs' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Spurs came in with something to prove after a loss.
What tipped it
- Spurs · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Spurs · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- 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.