NBA Game Summary - San Antonio at Detroit

06.20.2005

Auburn Hills, MI (Basketball News) - Robert Horry made his fifth three-pointer with 5.9 seconds left in overtime, scoring the go-ahead basket that gave the San Antonio Spurs a 96-95 victory over Detroit in Game 5 of the NBA Finals.

Reeling after two straight losses at the Palace, the Spurs rebounded to win the closest game yet in this best-of-seven series. They can clinch their third championship in seven seasons by winning Game 6 in San Antonio on Tuesday.

Tim Duncan collected 26 points and 19 rebounds to lead the Spurs, who outscored Detroit 7-2 over the final two minutes of overtime. Horry finished with 21 points — all after halftime.

Chauncey Billups scored a game-high 34 points to lead the Pistons, Richard Hamilton had 15 and Ben Wallace added 13 points and 12 rebounds. Hamilton missed on an awkward shot attempt at the overtime buzzer.

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