Mon Mar 28, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
79
away
Chemistry
Cold
Detroit PistonsPistons
117
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 22 | 15 | 23 | 19 | 79 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 31 | 26 | 34 | 26 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Pistons buried the Mavericks 117-79. Pistons controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Pistons answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Pistons pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed. The Mavericks rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Mavericks · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Mavericks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.