Michigan State guard Rocket Watts (2) is defended by Detroit Mercy guard Antoine Davis (0) during the first half at the Breslin Center in East Lansing, Friday, Dec. 4, 2020.
In a game that may have had more meaning to him than most Michigan State basketball players, Rocket Watts led the Spartans past Detroit Mercy.
The confidence of the Spartans was fading and their hopes were dwindling.
With 10:37 left against Detroit Mercy, Michigan State was trailing 59-54 and it appeared as though the Titans were well on their way to upsetting the heavily-favored Spartans. MSU looked unenthusiastic and lethargic.