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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.