Mon Dec 6, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
121
away
Chemistry
Hot
Dallas MavericksMavs
103
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 32 | 32 | 31 | 26 | 121 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 28 | 20 | 32 | 23 | 103 |
After Action Report
The Pistons outlasted the Mavericks 121-103. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Pistons cashed in. Second-chance points piled up for the Pistons; the Pistons came in with something to prove after a loss. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. Pistons' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.