Mon Mar 28, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
106
away
Chemistry
Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
109
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 24 | 30 | 25 | 27 | 106 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 18 | 33 | 35 | 23 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Pistons squeaked past the Mavericks 109-106. The better team simply showed up tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Pistons; fresh off a statement win, the Pistons stayed locked in. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pistons · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Mavericks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.