Fri Dec 3, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
99
away
Chemistry
Tense
San Antonio SpursSpurs
107
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 29 | 26 | 14 | 30 | 99 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 33 | 28 | 20 | 26 | 107 |
After Action Report
The Spurs held off the Pistons 107-99. The Pistons couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Spurs. Fresh off a statement win, the Spurs stayed locked in; Spurs' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Spurs locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Spurs per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Spurs · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Spurs · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pistons · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Pistons · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.