Sun Mar 20, 2005 · 4:30 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
137
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
100
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 41 | 37 | 32 | 27 | 137 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 22 | 29 | 24 | 25 | 100 |
After Action Report
The Spurs buried the Pistons 137-100. The breakneck pace played right into Spurs' hands. The Spurs pushed the pace until the other side broke; Pistons' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. The Spurs bench chemistry carried them. Spurs' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Spurs · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.