Mon Mar 28, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
100
away
Chemistry
Elite
Detroit PistonsPistons
89
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 23 | 21 | 24 | 32 | 100 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 22 | 26 | 21 | 20 | 89 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks took care of the Pistons 100-89. The Pistons couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Mavericks. The Mavericks looked unstoppable — pure Buzzsaw mode; Mavericks' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them. The Pistons rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Pistons · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Mavericks · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.