Mon Dec 6, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
109
away
Chemistry
Tense
Dallas MavericksMavs
112
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 30 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 109 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 31 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 112 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks squeaked past the Pistons 112-109. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Mavericks' old heads steadied the ship in the swings; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Pistons. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed. The Mavericks rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pistons · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.