Mon Dec 6, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
105
away
Chemistry
Hot
Dallas MavericksMavs
103
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 31 | 27 | 20 | 27 | 105 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 22 | 27 | 23 | 31 | 103 |
After Action Report
The Pistons snuck past the Mavericks 105-103. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Second-chance points piled up for the Pistons; Pistons' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. Pistons' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.