2005 NBA Finals Game 2 analysis
Game 2 of the 2005 NBA Finals was pretty much the same as game 1. The San Antonio Spurs got out to a quick lead over the Detroit Pistons and won 97-76. The Pistons didn't guard the 3 point line on defense, missed a lot of short shots on offense, and just didn't play good defense all night. The Spurs had four starters (Ginobili 27, Duncan 18, Bowen 15, Parker 12), and their main reserve (Robert Horry 12) score in double figures.
After Tayshaun Prince's 2 quick fouls in the first quarter, the Pistons played less than their best on defense. Without Prince, the Pistons were sagging into the lane too late on defense, and not getting out to the three point line to defend shots. The Pistons stopped passing the ball, they settled for quick shots on offense.
The Spurs were 11-24 (45.8%) on 3pt shots, and 18-38 (47.4%) from the rest of the field for the game. If the Spurs didn't have a wide open three, then they had a wide open layup. After the third quarter, the game was hard to watch. The Spurs lead 79-63, had 21 assists on 27 field goals, and were 9-19 from three. The Spurs had it on cruise control from there.
Rip and Sheed need to contribute more points on offense, like 30-40 points a game between them instead of 25. The Pistons will make changes and you will definitely see a different Detroit Pistons team at home in game 3.
San Antonio Spurs vs. Detroit Pistons
96.19 PPG #18 in Scoring vs. 93.32 PPG #24 in Scoring
88.39 PPG #1 in Defense vs. 89.46 PPG #2 in Defense
+7.8 #1 in Scoring Differential vs. +3.86 #6 in Scoring Differential
Spurs lead 2-0
1. Thu, Jun 9 SA 84, DET 69 - Final
2. Sun, Jun 12 SA 97, DET 76 - Final
3. Tue, Jun 14 - at Det, 9:00 pm (ABC)
4. Thu, Jun 16 - at Det, 9:00 pm (ABC)
5.* Sun, Jun 19 - at Det, 9:00 pm (ABC)
6.* Tue, Jun 21 - at SA, 9:00 pm (ABC)
7.* Thu, Jun 23 - at SA, 9:00 pm (ABC)
All times are Eastern Daylight Time
* - If necessary
Head to Head
PG Tony Parker vs. Chauncey Billups
SG Bruce Bowen vs. Richard Hamilton
SF Manu Ginobili vs. Tayshaun Prince
PF Tim Duncan vs. Rasheed Wallace
C Nazr Mohammed vs. Ben Wallace
After Tayshaun Prince's 2 quick fouls in the first quarter, the Pistons played less than their best on defense. Without Prince, the Pistons were sagging into the lane too late on defense, and not getting out to the three point line to defend shots. The Pistons stopped passing the ball, they settled for quick shots on offense.
The Spurs were 11-24 (45.8%) on 3pt shots, and 18-38 (47.4%) from the rest of the field for the game. If the Spurs didn't have a wide open three, then they had a wide open layup. After the third quarter, the game was hard to watch. The Spurs lead 79-63, had 21 assists on 27 field goals, and were 9-19 from three. The Spurs had it on cruise control from there.
Rip and Sheed need to contribute more points on offense, like 30-40 points a game between them instead of 25. The Pistons will make changes and you will definitely see a different Detroit Pistons team at home in game 3.
San Antonio Spurs vs. Detroit Pistons
96.19 PPG #18 in Scoring vs. 93.32 PPG #24 in Scoring
88.39 PPG #1 in Defense vs. 89.46 PPG #2 in Defense
+7.8 #1 in Scoring Differential vs. +3.86 #6 in Scoring Differential
Spurs lead 2-0
1. Thu, Jun 9 SA 84, DET 69 - Final
2. Sun, Jun 12 SA 97, DET 76 - Final
3. Tue, Jun 14 - at Det, 9:00 pm (ABC)
4. Thu, Jun 16 - at Det, 9:00 pm (ABC)
5.* Sun, Jun 19 - at Det, 9:00 pm (ABC)
6.* Tue, Jun 21 - at SA, 9:00 pm (ABC)
7.* Thu, Jun 23 - at SA, 9:00 pm (ABC)
All times are Eastern Daylight Time
* - If necessary
Head to Head
PG Tony Parker vs. Chauncey Billups
SG Bruce Bowen vs. Richard Hamilton
SF Manu Ginobili vs. Tayshaun Prince
PF Tim Duncan vs. Rasheed Wallace
C Nazr Mohammed vs. Ben Wallace
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