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Sun Mar 20, 2005 · 4:30 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
118
away
Chemistry Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
120
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
San Antonio SpursSpurs 32 31 32 23 118
Detroit PistonsPistons 31 33 29 27 120

After Action Report

The Pistons squeaked past the Spurs 120-118. Pistons' scorers couldn't be contained. The Pistons carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Pistons' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed. The Pistons rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.

What tipped it

  • Pistons · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • 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.