Mon Dec 6, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
121
away
Chemistry
Hot
Dallas MavericksMavs
125
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 28 | 30 | 35 | 28 | 121 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 32 | 35 | 27 | 31 | 125 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks survived the Pistons 125-121. The Mavericks got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Mavericks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Mavericks pushed the pace until the other side broke.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.