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Mon Mar 28, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
113
away
Chemistry Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
106
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Dallas MavericksMavs 28 29 19 37 113
Detroit PistonsPistons 23 23 30 30 106

After Action Report

The Mavericks outlasted the Pistons 113-106. The Mavericks got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Mavericks came in with something to prove after a loss; Pistons' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them.

What tipped it

  • Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • 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.
  • 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.