Mon Dec 6, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
111
away
Chemistry
Steady
Dallas MavericksMavs
128
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 29 | 26 | 30 | 26 | 111 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 32 | 36 | 28 | 32 | 128 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks downed the Pistons 128-111. The Pistons had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Mavericks ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; Pistons' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Pistons utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pistons · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.