Mon Dec 6, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
106
away
Chemistry
Elite
Dallas MavericksMavs
101
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 32 | 29 | 26 | 19 | 106 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 32 | 30 | 22 | 17 | 101 |
After Action Report
The Pistons snuck past the Mavericks 106-101. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Pistons' defenders refused to give up clean looks; the Mavericks owned the glass, generating extra possessions.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.