Mon Dec 6, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
106
away
Chemistry
Steady
Dallas MavericksMavs
114
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 30 | 29 | 24 | 23 | 106 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 29 | 26 | 33 | 26 | 114 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks held off the Pistons 114-106. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Fresh off a statement win, the Mavericks stayed locked in; Mavericks' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Mavericks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.