Playoffs · Round 4 · Game 5
Detroit PistonsPistons
109
away
Dallas MavericksMavs
121
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 27 | 25 | 28 | 29 | 109 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 30 | 33 | 29 | 29 | 121 |
After Action Report
In Dallas, the Mavericks downed the Pistons 121-109. Mavericks torched the Pistons on the offensive end. Second-chance points piled up for the Mavericks; the Mavericks carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed. Mavericks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
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.