The San Antonio Spurs (51 - 9) defeated the visiting Detroit Pistons (31 - 30) 97 - 81, Wednesday night at AT & T Center. With this win the Spurs have clinched a post - season berth for the 19th season in a row, tying the Boston Celtics franchise (1951 - 1969) for the fourth longest streak of its kind. This also marks the earliest point in any of the previous 19 seasons that the Spurs have clinched. Meanwhile, the Pistons came in a formidable foe, as winners of four straight, but were held to 39 percent shooting from the field by the renowned Spurs defense. The Spurs have now won six straight and are a remarkable 290 at home this season. Dating back to last season the Spurs have won 38 in a row at home, which ties yet another Celtics record (1985, '86) for third most consecutive home victories. Kawhi Leonard led San Antonio in scoring, totaling 27 points (13 - 22 FG, 1 - 6 3Pt), along with six rebounds, five assists and two steals, in 36 minutes. LaMarcus Aldridge followed up with a double - double, including 23 points (10 - 16 FG, 3 - 3 FT) and 10 rebounds, in 35 minutes. The only others to score double digits for the Spurs were Tim Duncan, who had 12 and Tony Parker with 10, however the bench kept up defensively and helped get the job done. Andre Miller made his debut with the squad after being signed last Monday. Miller played seven minutes, with two assists and zero turnovers. The Spurs shot a solid 51 percent from the field, showing they can do more than just defend. Detroit had its promising four - game win streak halted by the Spurs and remains amidst a heated battle for eighth in the East. Newest member of the Pistons, Tobias Harris racked up 16 points (7 - 16 FG, 1 - 1 3Pt, 1 - 2 FT), six rebounds and four assists, in 38 minutes, while Marcus Morris added another 16, in 32 minutes. Andre Drummond hauled in 14 boards, along with nine points, while Reggie Jackson was relatively quiet, finishing with 11 points, three rebounds and three assists, in 31 minutes. The Pistons missed 10 free throws and turned the ball over 16 times as they were stifled in San Antonio. Next, the Pistons will enter New York to face - off against the Knicks on Saturday. The Spurs head straight to New Orleans for the second of a back - to - back, Thursday.
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