Mon Mar 28, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
123
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
116
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 30 | 34 | 25 | 34 | 123 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 35 | 29 | 26 | 26 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks edged the Pistons 123-116. Mavericks torched the Pistons on the offensive end. The Mavericks bent the defense out of shape from deep; Pistons' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Mavericks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.