Hawks (
damnmydogisFAT) are the champions!
Mon Dec 6, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
95
away
Chemistry
Tense
Dallas MavericksMavs
96
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 24 | 25 | 25 | 21 | 95 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 37 | 20 | 23 | 16 | 96 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks squeaked past the Pistons 96-95. The Mavericks won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Mavericks' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Mavericks came in with something to prove after a loss. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Mavericks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pistons · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.