Mon Mar 28, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
112
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
129
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 26 | 32 | 22 | 32 | 112 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 42 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 129 |
After Action Report
The Pistons outlasted the Mavericks 129-112. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Pistons cashed in. Pistons' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Pistons. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed. Pistons' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pistons · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.