Mon Mar 28, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
84
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
113
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 21 | 21 | 27 | 15 | 84 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 27 | 32 | 29 | 25 | 113 |
After Action Report
The Pistons buried the Mavericks 113-84. The Pistons got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Pistons came in with something to prove after a loss; Pistons' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Pistons per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- 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.