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.