Originally published Friday, June 17, 2005 at 12:00 AM

Inside Game 4

Player of the game

Detroit's Lindsey Hunter scored 17 points on 7-for-10 shooting. He also had five assists.

Play of the game

Early in the fourth quarter, San Antonio's Beno Udrih lost control of the ball, which ignited a Detroit fast break. Richard Hamilton raced out front, feinted a pass, then leaped past center Rasho Nesterovic and contorted in midair for a layup that put the Pistons ahead 82-58.

Turning point

In the second quarter, Detroit extended a 23-17 lead to 34-17 in less than three minutes. During the 11-0 spurt, reserve forward Antonio McDyess scored five points; Hunter added four.

Key matchup

Chauncey Billups held Tony Parker to 12 points on 6-for-13 shooting. Billups finished with 17 points, seven assists and five rebounds.

Key observation

During a timeout in the first quarter, Detroit recognized former NBA star Dominique Wilkins and Hall of Famers Clyde Drexler, Bill Russell, Magic Johnson and Bob Lanier.

Quote of the day

"Well, I don't think of it as Square 1, but it's disappointing to play two games the same way and not learn from Game 3 and not be able to take care of some of that. That's probably the most disappointing part, but I don't think of it as Square 1."

— San Antonio coach Gregg Popovich.