Mon Dec 6, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
107
away
Chemistry
Hot
Dallas MavericksMavs
112
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 26 | 31 | 27 | 23 | 107 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 30 | 31 | 28 | 23 | 112 |
After Action Report
In Dallas, the Mavericks squeaked past the Pistons 112-107. Mavericks' scorers couldn't be contained. The Mavericks came in with something to prove after a loss; Mavericks' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Mavericks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- 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 · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.