Sun Mar 20, 2005 · 4:30 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
111
away
Chemistry
Cold
Detroit PistonsPistons
136
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 22 | 27 | 26 | 36 | 111 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 28 | 41 | 29 | 38 | 136 |
After Action Report
The Pistons blew the doors off the Spurs 136-111. The tempo dragged the Spurs into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Pistons answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Pistons' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed. Spurs' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Spurs · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.