Mon Mar 28, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
117
away
Chemistry
Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
104
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 35 | 25 | 27 | 30 | 117 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 27 | 30 | 23 | 24 | 104 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks handled the Pistons 117-104. The Mavericks got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Mavericks' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; fresh off a statement win, the Mavericks stayed locked in. The Pistons rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pistons · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Mavericks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Mavericks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.