The San Antonio Spurs (39-11) will be looking to make it win number two on their Rodeo Road Trip and win number 12 in a row tonight as they visit the Detroit Pistons (18-32). This will be the first meeting between the Spurs and Pistons this season.
The Spurs are coming off a 104-94 win over the Timberwolves to kick off their annual extended-road trip. Danny Green and Tony Parker led the Spurs to the victory with Parker finishing with 31 points and 8 assists, and Danny Green setting a new career-high with 28 points, including a career-high 8 three-pointers.
San Antonio's Tim Duncan and Manu Ginobili are still listed as day-to-day heading into tonight's contest.
The Pistons are coming off a 90-93 loss to the Nets. It was the Pistons' third loss in a row. Greg Monroe finished with 23 points and 10 rebounds for Detroit.
And as the Spurs look to keep their winning streak alive, here are five things to watch for during tonight's game:
• Spurs' Parke...
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PLAYERS:
Danny Green,
Tony Parker,
Tim Duncan,
Manu Ginobili,
Greg Monroe,
Kyle Singler
TEAMS: Detroit Pistons, San Antonio Spurs
TEAMS: Detroit Pistons, San Antonio Spurs
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