Published Mar 4, 6:46am ET by
James Tillman - Betting Preview Analyst and Sports Writer
Last updated Mar 4, 6:46am ET
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One of the games on Thursday's NBA slate features the San Antonio Spurs hosting the Detroit Pistons. Who has the edge in our Spurs vs Pistons pick?
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| San Antonio Spurs | -3.5 (-111) |
| Detroit Pistons | +3.5 (-111) |
Following an embarrassing 25-point loss to the Knicks, San Antonio bounced back with a resounding 131-91 victory against the Philadelphia 76ers.
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The Spurs led by seven points after the first 12 minutes. However, they seized control for good, outscoring their opponent 81-39 over the middle two quarters en route to a 40-point win.
Devin Vassell led the starting five with 22 points and five assists on 6-of-8 shooting from 3-point range. Dylan Harper also scored 22 points off the bench, connecting on eight of his 11 shot attempts.
The Pistons' three-game win streak ended with a 113-109 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday night.
Detroit trailed by as many as 11 points in the second half before pulling within one in the fourth quarter. But a crucial 3-pointer from Sam Merrill enabled the Cavaliers to hang on for the victory.
Jalen Duren was one of five players in double figures for the Pistons. He led the way with 24 points and 14 rebounds. Tobias Harris scored 19 points and grabbed five rebounds.
Here's a look at what you need to know for both teams ahead of this contest.
The Spurs have won five straight at home and have won nine of the last 10 home games against Detroit. The trends favor San Antonio coming out on top here.
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San Antonio Spurs
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