Mon Dec 6, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
96
away
Chemistry
Tense
Dallas MavericksMavs
100
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 23 | 18 | 31 | 24 | 96 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 20 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 100 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks survived the Pistons 100-96. Ugly basketball, but the Mavericks did just enough. Fresh off a statement win, the Mavericks stayed locked in; Mavericks' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Mavericks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.