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This series was not only the first matchup of the previous two NBA champions since the 1987 Finals (Lakers d. Celtics, 4–2), it was a match up of the two premier defensive teams of that era: from the 2002–03 season to the 2004–05 season, the Spurs and Pistons routinely finished in the top three in Points Allowed: in 2003, Detroit was #1 and San Antonio #3; in 2004, the teams finished in ...
Most points off bench, playoffs; 100 by the Toronto Raptors (vs. Brooklyn Nets) on August 23, 2020; Fewest points in a game, playoffs; 54 by the Utah Jazz (vs. Chicago Bulls) on June 7, 1998; Fewest points in a half, playoffs; 23 by the Utah Jazz (vs. Chicago Bulls) on June 7, 1998; 23 by the Phoenix Suns (vs. Los Angeles Lakers) on May 16, 2000
As of 2025, this is the last postseason appearance outside of the Divisional round for the White Sox. After their World Series victory, the White Sox entered a slump as they only made the postseason three more times, and in 2024, the team set a mark of baseball futility by losing an MLB-record 121 games.
The 2005 NBA playoffs was the postseason tournament of the National Basketball Association's 2004–05 season. The tournament concluded with the Western Conference champion San Antonio Spurs defeating the Eastern Conference champion Detroit Pistons 4 games to 3 in the NBA Finals .
The 2005 American League Championship Series (ALCS), the second round of the American League side in Major League Baseball's 2005 postseason, which determined the 2005 American League champion, matched the Central Division champion and top-seeded Chicago White Sox against the West Division champion and second-seeded Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim.
On December 9, Tracy McGrady of the Houston Rockets scored 13 points in the final 35 seconds of a game against the San Antonio Spurs to lead his team to an 81–80 victory after they trailed 76–68 with 42 seconds remaining. The Bulls made their first appearance in the playoffs since their 1998 championship season. The Bulls' postseason berth ...
Grizzlies forward Jake LaRavia scored a career-high and game-high 32 points, but the Cavs improved to 14-0 this season when limiting teams to less than 100 points. Tipoff occurred shortly after 7 p.m.
For the game, Tim Duncan finished with a game high 25 points and 11 rebounds, while teammate Manu Ginóbili pitched in with 23 points. Richard Hamilton, with 15 points, was the high scorer for the Pistons, who fell just short of winning back to back championships. Tim Duncan averaged 20.6 PPG on his way to his 3rd NBA Finals MVP award.