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.