Fri Dec 3, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
116
away
Chemistry
Hot
San Antonio SpursSpurs
94
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 33 | 30 | 24 | 29 | 116 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 23 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 94 |
After Action Report
The Pistons rolled past the Spurs 116-94. Pistons controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Second-chance points piled up for the Pistons; Pistons' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Spurs utilization choices clashed with the team identity. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Spurs · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- 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.