Mon Dec 6, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
91
away
Chemistry
Steady
Dallas MavericksMavs
111
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 24 | 24 | 19 | 24 | 91 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 29 | 32 | 22 | 28 | 111 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks buried the Pistons 111-91. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Mavericks ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; Mavericks' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed. Mavericks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- 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 · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.