Mon Mar 28, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
143
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
140
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 38 | 37 | 34 | 34 | 143 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 45 | 36 | 28 | 31 | 140 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks snuck past the Pistons 143-140. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Mavericks cashed in. Mavericks' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes; Pistons' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.