thedoctor
Years ago
NBA FINALS - GAME 1 - SPOILER
SPURS 84 PISTONS 69
June 9, 2005
SBC Center,
San Antonio, TX
Attendance: 18,797
Manu was massive for the Spurs, hitting 26 points at 63% including 15 in the 4th to go with 9 boards.
His only challenge for the MVP vote was Duncan who had 24 and 17.
Strong performances from Mohammed and Parker helped seal the deal.
Detroit stunk it up. Chauncey had 25 in a solo performance.
Big Ben 5 points and only 7 boards, while Sheed had 6 points, all in the first 8 minutes with 7 boards.
The Pistons shot a dismall 37% from the field.
Bowen kept Rip quiet with 14 points at 33%
Spurs in 6, Ginobili MVP
