Playoffs · Round 4 · Game 1
Detroit PistonsPistons
121
away
Dallas MavericksMavs
117
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 35 | 32 | 27 | 27 | 121 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 31 | 17 | 41 | 28 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Pistons survived the Mavericks 121-117. The Pistons got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Pistons' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; the Mavericks owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Mavericks · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.