Mon Mar 28, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
84
away
Chemistry
Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
96
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 84 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 19 | 30 | 21 | 26 | 96 |
After Action Report
The Pistons handled the Mavericks 96-84. The Mavericks couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Pistons. Second-chance points piled up for the Pistons; the Pistons carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed. The Pistons rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pistons · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.