Mon Mar 28, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
118
away
Chemistry
Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
119
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 25 | 36 | 31 | 26 | 118 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 31 | 26 | 29 | 33 | 119 |
After Action Report
The Pistons squeaked past the Mavericks 119-118. Pistons' scorers couldn't be contained. Pistons' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; the Mavericks owned the glass, generating extra possessions.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.