Playoffs · Round 4 · Game 2
Detroit PistonsPistons
93
away
Dallas MavericksMavs
125
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 24 | 20 | 22 | 27 | 93 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 36 | 28 | 32 | 29 | 125 |
After Action Report
In Dallas, the Mavericks ran roughshod over the Pistons 125-93. The Pistons had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Mavericks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Mavericks ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Mavericks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Never a doubt in this one.
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.