Mon Dec 6, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
96
away
Chemistry
Cold
Dallas MavericksMavs
131
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 23 | 26 | 21 | 26 | 96 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 30 | 31 | 35 | 35 | 131 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks blew the doors off the Pistons 131-96. The Mavericks got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Second-chance points piled up for the Mavericks; Mavericks' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.