Sun Mar 20, 2005 · 4:30 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
132
away
Chemistry
Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
117
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 30 | 38 | 37 | 27 | 132 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 22 | 35 | 27 | 33 | 117 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Spurs outlasted the Pistons 132-117. The tempo dragged the Pistons into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Spurs pushed the pace until the other side broke; the Pistons came in with something to prove after a loss. The Spurs bench chemistry carried them. Spurs' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- 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.