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Mon Dec 6, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
98
away
Chemistry Tense
Dallas MavericksMavs
97
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Detroit PistonsPistons 23 20 26 29 98
Dallas MavericksMavs 28 20 26 23 97

After Action Report

The Pistons snuck past the Mavericks 98-97. Every possession went the Pistons way. The Pistons ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; second-chance points piled up for the Mavericks. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. Style points be damned.

What tipped it

  • Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Pistons · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.