Mon Dec 6, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
104
away
Chemistry
Steady
Dallas MavericksMavs
112
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 25 | 37 | 17 | 25 | 104 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 29 | 35 | 29 | 19 | 112 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks fended off the Pistons 112-104. The tempo dragged the Pistons into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Mavericks' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; Pistons' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pistons · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.