Short-handed Pistons shut down Spurs in 93-79 win

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    Before the game, Stan Van Gundy sounded like a coach with limited options as his undermanned Detroit Pistons prepared to face San Antonio.

    "Some guys who haven't had to play primary scorers are going to have to step up tonight and guard better people," Van Gundy said. "There's just no way around it. Guys are going to have to step up and take more defensive responsibility."

    Van Gundy could hardly have imagined that a few hours later, he would be marveling at his team's defensive performance after the Pistons held the Spurs to their lowest point total of the season in a 93-79 victory on Saturday night.

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