Spurs vs Pistons Live: San Antonio Leading Detroit in Third Quarter
The San Antonio Spurs and the Detroit Pistons are battling it out right now in Detroit, with the Spurs holding a 73–64 lead over the Pistons with 5:26 remaining in the third quarter. San Antonio has been the sharper team on both ends, shooting a scorching 46.4% from three and dominating the turnover battle.
Live Score: Pistons vs Spurs
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio Spurs | 24 | 33 | 16 | 73 |
| Detroit Pistons | 27 | 28 | 9 | 64 |
The Spurs trailed after the first quarter but surged in the second and have pulled away in the third. San Antonio's biggest lead tonight is 12 points.
Live Box Score: Spurs vs Pistons
San Antonio Spurs
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | FG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devin Vassell | 20 | 1 | 4 | 7-10 (5-8 3PT) 🔥 |
| Stephon Castle | 11 | 2 | 6 | 5-11 |
| Victor Wembanyama | 10 | 11 | 1 | 3-12 |
| De'Aaron Fox | 8 | 5 | 5 | 3-11 |
| Dylan Harper | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1-1 |
| Carter Bryant | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1-1 |
Detroit Pistons
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | FG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cade Cunningham | 12 | 4 | 7 | 4-16 |
| Duncan Robinson | 11 | 3 | 3 | 4-9 (3-6 3PT) |
| Ronald Holland II | 11 | 6 | 0 | 4-10 |
| Jalen Duren | 8 | 7 | 1 | 4-6 |
| Ausar Thompson | 8 | 4 | 2 | 4-6 |
| Paul Reed | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3-4 |
Key Storylines in the Spurs Game Tonight
Devin Vassell is on fire. The Spurs wing is the best player on the floor tonight, scorching the Pistons with 20 points on 70% shooting including a stunning 5-of-8 from three-point range. His true shooting percentage of 91.9% tells the whole story — he simply cannot miss right now.
Wembanyama doing Wembanyama things. Victor Wembanyama has a double-double through three quarters with 10 points and 11 rebounds despite shooting struggles (3-of-12 from the field). He's also posted 2 blocks and is a +10 on the night, anchoring San Antonio's defense.
Cade Cunningham struggling for the Pistons. Detroit's star guard is having an off night, shooting just 4-of-16 from the floor for 12 points. Despite his 7 assists, the Pistons need far more from Cunningham to get back into this game.
The three-point battle is decisive. The San Antonio Spurs are shooting 46.4% from deep (13-of-28) compared to Detroit's 26.1% (6-of-23). That difference alone accounts for most of the margin.
Team Stats Comparison
| Stat | Spurs | Pistons |
|---|---|---|
| FG% | 42.9% | 38.2% |
| 3PT% | 46.4% | 26.1% |
| Assists | 20 | 14 |
| Turnovers | 9 | 11 |
| Points Off TOs | 17 | 8 |
| Biggest Lead | 12 | 6 |
Spurs Schedule: What's Next
The San Antonio Spurs have a busy road trip ahead after tonight's Pistons game:
| Date | Opponent | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Wed, Feb. 25 | @ Toronto Raptors | Toronto |
| Thu, Feb. 26 | @ Brooklyn Nets | Brooklyn |
| Sun, Mar. 1 | @ New York Knicks | New York |
| Wed, Mar. 4 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | Philadelphia |
| Fri, Mar. 6 | vs Detroit Pistons | San Antonio (Rematch) |
The two teams meet again in a rematch on March 6 in San Antonio. Tonight's Spurs vs Pistons game is shaping up as a strong San Antonio victory — the Spurs are playing some of their best basketball of the season, and with Vassell and Wembanyama leading the charge, a fourth-quarter collapse seems unlikely.
