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Mon Dec 6, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
104
away
Chemistry Hot
Dallas MavericksMavs
89
home
Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Detroit PistonsPistons 23 23 32 26 104
Dallas MavericksMavs 24 19 17 29 89

After Action Report

The Pistons outlasted the Mavericks 104-89. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Pistons came in with something to prove after a loss; Mavericks' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. The Pistons rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Style points be damned.

What tipped it

  • Mavericks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Mavericks · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • 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.