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Mon Mar 28, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
89
away
Chemistry Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
70
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Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Dallas MavericksMavs 30 24 18 17 89
Detroit PistonsPistons 16 20 9 25 70

After Action Report

In Detroit, the Mavericks downed the Pistons 89-70. Ugly basketball, but the Mavericks did just enough. The Mavericks came in with something to prove after a loss; Pistons' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them. Pistons' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. Style points be damned.

What tipped it

  • Mavericks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.