Mon Dec 6, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
88
away
Chemistry
Tense
Dallas MavericksMavs
97
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 27 | 18 | 21 | 22 | 88 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 16 | 25 | 33 | 23 | 97 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks edged the Pistons 97-88. The Mavericks won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Mavericks bent the defense out of shape from deep; Pistons' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. Tonight's Pistons utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
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.