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'It comes down to fundamentals': Undermanned Pistons let Spurs pull away late, 106-91

In three games this week, it’s almost like Dwane Casey has coached two different teams.

The Pistons and their coach lost the final two, wrapping up a Texas two-step Thursday with a 106-91 loss to the San Antonio Spurs.

A bevy of veterans sat out the second game in as many nights, and though Josh Jackson tried to carry the young Pistons, his 29 points was not enough.

“It’s no different,” Casey said of coaching a young group versus a more veteran one. “It comes down to fundamentals. The mistakes we made, (allowing) 22 points off turnovers, were fundamental mistakes.