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Sun Mar 20, 2005 · 4:30 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
149
away
Chemistry Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
126
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
San Antonio SpursSpurs 37 36 42 34 149
Detroit PistonsPistons 31 28 32 35 126

After Action Report

In Detroit, the Spurs rolled past the Pistons 149-126. The tempo dragged the Pistons into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Spurs' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Spurs owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Spurs bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Spurs per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Never a doubt in this one.

What tipped it

  • Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Spurs · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Spurs · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Spurs · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Spurs · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.