Mon Dec 6, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
83
away
Chemistry
Steady
Dallas MavericksMavs
87
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 25 | 23 | 20 | 15 | 83 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 18 | 31 | 19 | 19 | 87 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks snuck past the Pistons 87-83. The Mavericks won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Mavericks' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; the Pistons pushed the pace until the other side broke. Survive-and-advance type win.