Knicks are the champions!
  1. Lobby
  2. Draft
  3. Preseason
  4. Season
  5. Playoffs
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.