Mon Mar 28, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
122
away
Chemistry
Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
85
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 27 | 31 | 28 | 36 | 122 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 23 | 20 | 27 | 15 | 85 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks rolled past the Pistons 122-85. The Pistons had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Mavericks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; fresh off a statement win, the Mavericks stayed locked in. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Mavericks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Mavericks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.