The Pistons’ two steps in Texas both went backwards this week.
With many of the veterans out for the second game in as many nights, Detroit dropped another one Thursday in San Antonio, falling 106-91 to the Spurs.
Josh Jackson scored 29 points after starting strong, but the shorthanded Pistons faded late.
The Pistons (18-42) were without Jerami Grant, Mason Plumlee, Cory Joseph, Wayne Ellington, Rodney McGruder and Dennis Smith Jr.
Derrick White carried an undermanned backcourt with 26 points for the Spurs, who are fighting for a spot in the Western Conference play-in tournament.